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sibyl

/sɪˈbaɪl/ noun · British & US
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What does sibyl mean?

noun

A woman who is believed to have the power of prophecy, or a woman who is regarded as a prophetess. A person, especially a woman, who is regarded as an authority on a particular subject.

Example

"The sibyl's words were cryptic, but they seemed to hold a deep truth."

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