Zephyrus
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A Greek god who brings gentle west winds in spring
- proper noun
- /ˈzɛfərəs/
- Literature
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- The poet invoked Zephyrus in his verses to symbolize the soft, rejuvenating winds of the spring season.
Examples
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Looking a little closely, uh, when you open the Zephyrus, you can see why it's named for the Greek God of the West wind and bringer of light spring.
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In ancient myths, Zephyrus was revered as the gentle god of the west wind, bringing mild breezes that heralded spring.
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They say he's descended from Zephyrus.
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Legends tell how Zephyrus fell in love with Flora, the goddess of flowers, embodying the beauty of spring weather.
Synonyms
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A Greek god of the west wind who brings gentle spring breezes
focuses more on gentle spring breezes within classical mythology
Surface Forms
Zephyrus main
Etymology
Zephyrus was the Greek god of the 'west wind', often pictured as a young figure who brings gentle spring breezes and new life. That's why Zephyrus in mythology stands for soft winds and the start of a new season.