Philomelianadj.

Brit.

/ˌfɪləˈmiːlɪən/, U.S.

/ˌfɪləˈmiliən/

Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Philomel n.; Latin philomēla , -ian suffix.

Etymology: < Philomel n. or its etymon classical Latin philomēla + -ian suffix.

poetic and literary. Now rare.

Belonging to or characteristic of the nightingale.

ΘΚΠ

the world > animals > birds > order Passeriformes (singing) > family Muscicapidae (thrushes, etc.) > subfamily Turdinae > [adjective] > relating to nightingale

Philomelian1629

1629 F. Quarles Argalus & Parthenia iii. 118 The winged Quiristers of night..sweetly warbling out Their Philomelian ayres.

1640 A. Hart Alexto & Angelica sig. E12^v Let it warble, and with Philomelian notes drown the groves sweet harmony.

1658 J. Quarles Hist. Most Vile Dimagoras iv. 132 From whence proceeds those Philomelian airs Cloath'd in such angry words.

1851 T. H. Chivers Eonchs of Ruby 52 Thou Philomelian Eclecticist of Song!

1911 F. P. Adams Tobogganning on Parnassus 139 The notes That, sweet and strong, were in the song Of Philomelian throats.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	philomelian
释义	Philomelianadj. Brit. /ˌfɪləˈmiːlɪən/, U.S. /ˌfɪləˈmiliən/ Origin: Either (i) formed within English, by derivation. Or (ii) a borrowing from Latin, combined with an English element. Etymons: Philomel n.; Latin philomēla , -ian suffix. Etymology: < Philomel n. or its etymon classical Latin philomēla + -ian suffix. poetic and literary. Now rare. Belonging to or characteristic of the nightingale. ΘΚΠ the world > animals > birds > order Passeriformes (singing) > family Muscicapidae (thrushes, etc.) > subfamily Turdinae > [adjective] > relating to nightingale Philomelian1629 1629 F. Quarles Argalus & Parthenia iii. 118 The winged Quiristers of night..sweetly warbling out Their Philomelian ayres. 1640 A. Hart Alexto & Angelica sig. E12^v Let it warble, and with Philomelian notes drown the groves sweet harmony. 1658 J. Quarles Hist. Most Vile Dimagoras iv. 132 From whence proceeds those Philomelian airs Cloath'd in such angry words. 1851 T. H. Chivers Eonchs of Ruby 52 Thou Philomelian Eclecticist of Song! 1911 F. P. Adams Tobogganning on Parnassus 139 The notes That, sweet and strong, were in the song Of Philomelian throats. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2006; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1629
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