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Charybdis
[ kuh-rib-dis ]
noun
- Modern_name ³Ò²¹Â·±ô´Ç·´Ú²¹Â·±ô´Ç [gah-, law, -fah-law],. a whirlpool in the Strait of Messina off the NE coast of Sicily.
- Classical Mythology. a daughter of Gaia and Poseidon, a monster mentioned in Homer and later identified with the whirlpool Charybdis. Compare Scylla ( def 2 ).
Charybdis
/ °ìəˈ°ùɪ²ú»åɪ²õ /
noun
- a ship-devouring monster in classical mythology, identified with a whirlpool off the north coast of Sicily, lying opposite Scylla on the Italian coast Compare Scylla
Derived Forms
- °ä³ó²¹Ëˆ°ù²â²ú»å¾±²¹²Ô, adjective
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- °ä³ó²¹Â·°ù²â²úd¾±Â·²¹²Ô adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of Charybdis1
Example Sentences
He survived the sinking of Charybdis and went on to see action in Normandy and the Far East.
He is of course, referring to Homer's epic poem that follows the travels of Odysseus and his crew, who faced perils such a the monster Scylla and giant whirlpool Charybdis.
Dominion is trying to remove some of the uncertainty with its new ship, Charybdis, which is named for a mythical Greek sea monster.
In Texas, Dominion is also currently building the Charybdis, the first Jones Act-compliant offshore wind-installation vessel and says it strongly supports the Act.
In Texas, Dominion Energy is building the first U.S.-based offshore wind installation vessel, the Charybdis.
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