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charybdis

/kəˈrɪb.dɪs/

Übersetzung: Gestalt der griechischen Mythologie: ein gefährlicher Strudel, der Schiffe verschlingt und gegenüber dem Ungeheuer Skylla in einer Meerenge liegt.

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noun

/kəˈrɪb.dɪs/C1formalart
  • deGestalt der griechischen Mythologie: ein gefährlicher Strudel, der Schiffe verschlingt und gegenüber dem Ungeheuer Skylla in einer Meerenge liegt.

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to a dangerous, ship-devouring whirlpool located opposite the monster Scylla in a narrow strait.

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  1. Mythological whirlpoolC2formal

    In Greek mythology, a dangerous sea monster and whirlpool located opposite the rock Scylla in the Strait of Messina, known for swallowing ships.

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    • Odysseus had to navigate between Scylla and Charybdis.
    • The ancient sailors feared Charybdis as much as any storm.
    • Charybdis was said to suck in and spew out water three times a day.
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