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Hyblean

Hyblean

English

Adjective

Hyblean (comparative more Hyblean, superlative most Hyblean)

  1. honeyed, derived from a place name in ancient Sicily called Hybla which was renowned for its honey.
    • 1742, Edward Young, Night Thoughts, Night II:
      The wise extract earth's most Hyblean bliss,
      Superior wisdom, crown'd with smiling joy.