Treated as plural. Priestesses of Phoebus (Apollo).
Origin
Late 16th century. From classical Latin Phoebades, plural of Phoebas priestess of Phoebus (Apollo) from ancient Greek Φοιβάς (plural Φοιβάδες) from Φοῖβος Phoebus + -άς.
Definition of Phoebades in US English:
Phoebades
nounˈfiːbədiːz
Mythology
Treated as plural. Priestesses of Phoebus (Apollo).
Origin
Late 16th century. From classical Latin Phoebades, plural of Phoebas priestess of Phoebus (Apollo) from ancient Greek Φοιβάς (plural Φοιβάδες) from Φοῖβος Phoebus + -άς.