About The Word Philomela
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Philomela
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What's The Definition Of Philomela?Synonyms | Synonyms for Philomela: Related Terms | Find terms related to Philomela: See Also | Philomela In Webster's Dictionary \Phil`o*me"la\, n. [L. philomela, Gr. ?, according to
the legend, from ? Philomela (daughter of Pandion, king of
Athens), who was changed into a nightingale.]
1. The nightingale; philomel. --Shak.
2. (Zo["o]l.) A genus of birds including the nightingales.
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