Scylla
English
/ˈsɪlə/
proper noun
Definitions
- A dangerous rock on the Italian coast opposite the whirlpool Charybdis on the coast of Sicily. The passage between Scylla and Charybdis was formerly considered perilous; hence, the saying between Scylla and Charybdis signifies a great peril on either hand.
- (Greek mythology) A personification of said rock as a ravenous monster.
- (Greek mythology) A princess, daughter of King Nisos of Megara, who fell in love with King Minos and betrayed her city to him.
- (astronomy) The main belt asteroid .
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin Scylla derived from Ancient Greek Σκύλλα.
Origin
Ancient Greek
Σκύλλα