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Meanings of phoebus in English
(Greek mythology) Greek god of light; god of prophecy and poetry and music and healing; son of Zeus and Leto; twin brother of Artemis.
Usage of phoebus in English
1
The child was preserved, and brought up in the temple of Phœbus.
2
The mention of the Pelasgi fired Mr. Phoebus to even unusual eloquence.
3
It is a mockery, all that is reported of the influential Phoebus.
4
The gean isle occupied by Mr. Phoebus was of no inconsiderable dimensions.
5
He was no Phoebus Apollo sinking into the ocean, surrounded with glory.
6
Phœbus returned and seated himself beside her, but much closer than before.
7
Nay, leave me not unrewarded, for even Phoebus sang for his reward.
8
Suddenly she turned her eyes, wet with tears, towards Phœbus, and halted.
9
Captain Phœbus's heart, like the physics of that day, abhorred a vacuum.
10
All at once, Phœbus, with a rapid gesture, removed the gypsy's gorgerette.
11
Virgin sister of Phœbus, how calm thou art in thy glorious beauty!
12
Thou layest down the law, Phœbus, in favor of the rich.
13
Phoebus: Apollo, the Greek sun god, hence in poetry the sun.
14
In the first place, speak not to me of your Phœbus.
15
The wind followed like a whinnying colt in the track of Phœbus's steeds.
16
Before him went Phoebus Apollo shrouded in cloud about his shoulders.