Relating to or resembling Charybdis, the mythological sea monster; describing something dangerous and difficult to avoid or navigate.
From Charybdis, a sea monster in Greek mythology (specifically Homer's Odyssey) who created a deadly whirlpool off the coast of Sicily. The name likely derives from Greek 'charybdis' of uncertain ultimate origin, possibly related to Greek 'chara' (joy) in the sense of 'to enjoy' or consume greedily. The term has been used metaphorically since antiquity to describe any perilous situation.
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