(Greek mythology) a Titaness who became identified with Artemis as goddess of the Moon
"In her retelling of Greek myths, the professor explained how Phoebe was once revered as an ancient Titaness before she evolved into the moon goddess associated with Artemis."
small dun-colored North American flycatcher
"The phoebe darted out from its nest to catch a flying insect in mid-air."
Any of several birds of the genus Sayornis.
"The morning chorus was filled with the distinctive trill of a phoebe singing from an old oak branch."
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
"After researching her ancestry, Elena decided to choose Phoebe as a middle name for her daughter because it is a traditional female given name from Ancient Greece."