"Phoebe" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Phoebe (noun): a female given name, derived from the Greek word Phoibe, meaning "bright" or "radiant". It can also refer to:
1. Phoebe, a moon of Saturn.
2. Phoebe Bridgers, an American indie-folk singer-songwriter.
3. Phoebe Buffay, a fictional character from the TV show "Friends".
4. Phoebe (plant), a genus of herbs and shrubs in the family Hyacinthaceae.
Usage Examples of "Phoebe"
Phocoenidae is a family of toothed whales, widely distributed in the world's oceans. They are known as porpoises, a distinct group from dolphins, and are characterized by their robust bodies, small dorsal fins, and distinctive physical characteristics.
Phoenicia refers to the ancient civilization that flourished in the eastern Mediterranean from circa 1500 to 300 BCE, centered in the coastal cities of Byblos, Sidon, and Tyre. The Phoenicians were skilled sailors, traders, and craftsmen, and they established a vast network of colonies and trade routes across the Mediterranean. They are also known for their alphabet, which has had a lasting impact on the development of written languages.
The Phoenician refers to an ancient Semitic people who lived in the eastern Mediterranean from around 1500 BCE to 300 BCE. The Phoenicians were a thalassocratic (sea-based) civilization that flourished in the city-states of Tyre, Sidon, and Byblos, which are now part of modern-day Lebanon. They were skilled traders, sailors, and craftsmen and are known for their extensive trade networks, which extended as far as Britain and the Iberian Peninsula. The Phoenicians are also credited with the development of the alphabet, which was the first written language in the Near East.