411 REFERENCE · Wiktionary
Philomel
Reference material by Wiktionary contributors. This retains its source identity and is not 411 news reporting.
philomel
English
Etymology
From en frm Philomele, from en la Philomela, from en grc Φιλομήλη. en Philomela.
Proper noun
en Greek mythology en Philomela.
19 Above the antique mantel was displayed / As though a window gave upon the sylvan scene / The change of Philomel, by the barbarous king / So rudely forced;