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philomela
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philomela, n. [L. philomela, Gr. , according to the legend, from Philomela (daughter of Pandion, king of Athens), who was changed into a nightingale.].
- The nightingale; philomel. Shak. [1913 Webster]
- A genus of birds including the nightingales. [1913 Webster]
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