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Sibyl

A sibyl refers to a prophetess or seer in ancient Greek and Roman cultures.

Noun

1. A female prophetess:

The sibyls were highly regarded in ancient civilizations for their abilities to receive divine messages and foresee future events.

Example sentence: The sibyl warned the ruler of an imminent disaster that would befall the city.

2. Any female who possesses prophetic or mystical qualities:

The term "sibyl" is sometimes used poetically or metaphorically to describe a woman who exhibits mysterious or insightful traits.

Example sentence: Emily, with her uncanny ability to predict the outcome of events, was considered the sibyl of our group.

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