Charybdis — meaning in English

English meaning

• whirlpool noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.

Senses

Charybdis is used for these senses in English:

• Charybdis (Greek mythology) A personification of the above whirlpool as a female monster.
• whirlpool A swirling body of water.

whirlpool — full definition

1. noun A powerful, swirling current of water that pulls objects toward its centre.
2. noun A hot tub or jacuzzi with jets that create swirling water.

Related Latin words