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sibylline

si·byl·line

UK/ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/ uncommon

adjective

1.

resembling or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy

  • “the high priest”
  • “;”
  • “;”
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2.

having a secret or hidden meaning

  • “cabalistic symbols engraved in stone”
  • “cryptic writings”
  • “thoroughly sibylline in most of his pronouncements” John Gunther
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Origin

From Latin sibyllinus, Sibillinus, from Sibylla. By surface analysis, sibyl + -ine.

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