noun
Scylla
SIH-luh
Scylla (noun) means In Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait. Example: “Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis.”
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In Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait.
"Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis."
How to use Scylla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA mythical sea monster; the phrase "between Scylla and Charybdis" means being trapped between two equally bad choices.
Common pairings
between Scylla and Charybdis
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Etymology
From Latin Scylla, from Ancient Greek Skylla.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Scylla” mean?
The word “Scylla” means in Greek mythology, a monstrous sea creature that, together with the whirlpool Charybdis, threatened sailors passing through a narrow strait. In plain terms, a mythical sea monster; the phrase "between Scylla and Charybdis" means being trapped between two equally bad choices.
How do you pronounce “Scylla”?
“Scylla” is pronounced SIH-luh (/ˈsɪlə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Scylla” in a sentence?
Here is “Scylla” used in a sentence: “Odysseus had to steer his ship carefully between Scylla and Charybdis.”
What part of speech is “Scylla”?
“Scylla” is a noun.
Where does the word “Scylla” come from?
The word “Scylla” comes from Ancient Greek. From Latin Scylla, from Ancient Greek Skylla.
