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Definition of Philomela

1. n. The nightingale; philomel.

Definition of Philomela

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Medical Definition of Philomela

1. 1. The nightingale; philomel. 2. A genus of birds including the nightingales. Origin: L. Philomela, Gr, according to the legend, from Philomela (daughter of Pandion, king of Athens), who was changed into a nightingale. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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