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Charybdis

cha·ryb·dis

UK/kəˈɹɪbdɪs/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla

Origin

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Χάρυβδις (Khárubdis).

Phrases

  • between Scylla and Charybdis

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