Ibycus

Definitions

proper noun An Ancient Greek name, particularly borne by a 6th century Ancient Greek lyric poet from Rhegium in Italy.

From Ancient Greek Ἴβυκος (Ibukos).

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Peter Koomen This colorful slug, Ibycus rachelae, is found on forest leaves at altitudes up to about 6,200 feet.

Borneo
I don't know who Amen Ibycus is, but this suit is way too big for you.

Who Do You Say I Am
One said, "This suit is a bad fit for you, Amen Ibycus."

Who Do You Say I Am
Look at the famous Ibycus, at Anacreon of Teos, and at

The Thesmophoriazusae
A single name would be enough: an Amos or a Malachi or an Ibycus.

Two in Time
And were not the murderers of Ibycus similarly captured?

Plutarch's Morals
Look at the famous Ibycus, at Anacreon of Teos, and at Alcaeus, [557] who handled music so well; they wore headbands and found pleasure in the lascivious dances of Ionia.

The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2
[557] Ibycus, a lyric poet of the sixth century, originally from Rhegium in Magna Graecia.

The Eleven Comedies, Volume 2
Ibycus had now been some time missing and inquired after, they laid hold of this remark, and reported it to the magistrates.

Plutarch's Morals
They were sitting in the theatre, and some cranes flew over their heads, and they laughed and whispered to one another, "Behold the avengers of Ibycus."

Plutarch's Morals