Scylla

English

Etymology

From Ancient Greek Σκύλλα.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪlə

Proper noun

Scylla

1. 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.
2. (Greek mythology) A personification of the above rock as a ravenous monster.

See also

• Charybdis

Anagrams

• scally