Definitions for Scylla

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Scylla Scyl·la

Spelling: [sil-uh]

IPA: /ˈsɪl ə/

Scylla is a 6 letter English word.

You can make 68 anagrams from letters in Scylla (acllsy).

Definitions for Scylla

noun

1. Modern name Scilla. a rock in the Strait of Messina off the S coast of Italy.
2. Classical Mythology. a sea nymph who was transformed into a sea monster: later identified with the rock Scylla. Compare Charybdis (def 2).

Idioms

1. between Scylla and Charybdis, between two equally perilous alternatives, neither of which can be passed without encountering and probably falling victim to the other.

Examples for Scylla

What a fatality, that you have no better an option—either a Scylla or a Charybdis.

Then, with great pains and trouble, she pulled and lifted Scylla into the saddle.

"There is something the matter with him, I know," said Scylla.

Scylla had heard the thunder of the approaching herd too, and was too frightened to speak.

"Oh, no; I'll stay here with Scylla to-night," she answered.

Scylla was standing on her feet, for the first time in many years.

Scylla exclaimed to Martha as John fixed her on Texas's back.

Scylla could seldom visit the ranch, for she was an invalid.

What hath availed me Syrtes or Scylla, what desolate Charybdis?

She rode up close to Scylla and put her hand on Texas's neck.