Tiburtine
/ˈtɪbərtaɪn/noun
Relating to Tibur, the ancient Italian city now called Tivoli, or to its legendary Sibyl.
Did you know?Medieval Christian tradition transformed the pagan Tiburtine Sibyl into a prophet who supposedly foretold the coming of Christ, though the original oracle tradition was pagan.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Italy
Pre-Latin
Tibur
“The ancient name of the city later known as Tivoli; its ultimate origin is uncertain.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Tibur
“The city of Tibur, located east of Rome.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Tiburtinus
“Of or relating to Tibur; formed with the Latin adjectival suffix -inus.”
Late Antiquity
Latin
Sibylla Tiburtina
“The Tiburtine Sibyl, a prophetic female oracle associated with Tibur.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Tiburtina Sibylla
“A Christianized prophetic figure connected with predictions about Christ and the end times.”
17th Century
English
Tiburtine
“Relating to Tibur or its Sibyl; an English adjective and noun used in historical and religious writing.”
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