scylla

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Noun scylla has 1 sense

Scylla - (Greek mythology) a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster who lived on one side of a narrow strait; drowned and devoured sailors who tried to escape Charybdis (a whirlpool) on the other side of the strait
--₁ is a kind of mythical being

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Scylla

Noun (Greek Mythology)

A sea monster in Greek mythology, located in the Strait of Messina, believed to be a six-headed monster with twelve feet and six long necks. It was considered a great danger to sailors.

Example sentence: The brave sailors had to navigate through the treacherous waters of the strait, avoiding both Charybdis and Scylla.

Noun (Zoology)

A genus of large tropical and subtropical marine crabs that includes various species widely found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

Example sentence: The Scylla serrata, also known as the mud crab or mangrove crab, is highly prized in Asian cuisine.

Noun

A difficult or inevitable choice; a dilemma.

Example sentence: John found himself caught between a rock and a hard place, facing the Scylla of losing his job or sacrificing his principles.