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Meaning of Zephyr
A gentle, mild breeze.
Definitions
- A gentle, mild breeze, typically a westerly one.
- * A mythical wind god in Greek mythology, often depicted as a gentle, mild breeze.
Etymology of Zephyr
The word "Zephyr" originates from Greek mythology, where Zephyr (Ζέφυρος) was the god of the west wind, often depicted as a gentle, mild breeze.
The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe a gentle, mild breeze, and has been borrowed into various languages to describe a similar concept.
Example Uses
- The zephyr blowing through the trees made the leaves rustle softly.
- * The zephyr on a summer day can be very refreshing.
- * In Greek mythology, Zephyr was often depicted as a gentle, mild breeze that brought relief from the heat.