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philomel¹

Where it comes from

From philo- + Ancient Greek μέλος (mélos).

noun philomels

  1. poetic The nightingale. As Philomel in summer's front doth sing.
  2. A musical instrument similar to the violin, but having four steel-wire strings.

Philomel²

Where it comes from

From Middle French Philomele, from Latin Philomela, from Ancient Greek Φιλομήλη (Philomḗlē). Doublet of Philomela.

proper noun

  1. Greek, alternative Alternative form of Philomela Above the antique mantel was displayed / As though a window gave upon the sylvan scene / The change of Philomel, by the barbarous king / So rudely forced; […]

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@misc{philomel_2026,
  title = {philomel},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/philomel},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}