Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Phebe (-s)
Phebe (-s), proper n. [variant spelling of “Phoebe”; L. Phœbe < Gk φοίβη, bright, radiant.]
- Flycatcher; pewit; pewee; small eastern North American songbird named after its call; [fig.] springtime; sign of approaching spring; (see ED's letters).
- Commonplace bird; insignificant being; humble creature; [fig.] girl; poet; Artemis; Diana; moon goddess; moonlight personified.
Return to page 25 of the letter “P”.