Hyblean

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Derived from Hybla, name of a place in ancient Sicily that was renowned for its honey.

Adjective

Hyblean (comparative more Hyblean, superlative most Hyblean)

  1. (poetic) honeyed
    • 1742, Edward Young, Night Thoughts, Night II:
      The wise extract earth's most Hyblean bliss,
      Superior wisdom, crown'd with smiling joy.
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