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Sybil

Noun:

1. A woman or girl who is thought to have multiple personalities or identities (Psychology).

2. A female given name.

3. A female prophetess or oracle.

4. In Greek mythology, a nymph who was transformed into a fig tree to escape the amorous advances of a shepherd.

Example Sentences:

1. The psychiatrist diagnosed her with dissociative identity disorder, claiming that she was a sybil with multiple personalities.

2. Sybil was excited to start her new job, even though she would be the only one with that name in the office.

3. The villagers consulted the sybil to seek guidance for their future.

4. Daphne, the nymph, decided to change into a sybil to avoid the shepherd's pursuit.

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