noun
- Plural of philomela; nightingales, especially in poetic or classical contexts.
Usage: literary; often capitalized when referring to the mythological figure Philomela
Examples
- The philomelas sang their melancholy songs throughout the night.
- In classical poetry, philomelas symbolize sorrow and transformation.
- The garden was filled with the haunting calls of philomelas at dusk.
- Ancient writers often invoked the philomelas as symbols of lost love.
- The philomelas' nocturnal melodies inspired countless romantic verses.