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Zephyr

Zephyr

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A Greek god of the west wind who brings gentle spring breezes
  • proper noun
  • /ˈzɛfər/
  • Literature
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  • According to legend, Zephyr would softly blow over the flowers, bringing them to bloom.
  • the California Zephyr
  • Amtrak's California Zephyr
  • Zephyr Cove

Examples

  • And throughout the spring and summer, the Washoe Zephyr gusts through town at up to 60 miles per hour, kicking up clouds of dust and desiccating tender plants.

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  • Alone on the crag, Psyche felt Zephyr, the West wind, gently lifting her into the air.

  • In Greek mythology, Zephyr is known as the gentle god of the west wind, heralding the arrival of spring.

  • Many ancient poets wrote about Zephyr, describing him as a refreshing breath of air during warm days.

Synonyms

Zephyrus
vsZephyr
  • Literature
9.9

A Greek god who brings gentle west winds in spring

is the same deity but an alternate name used in different texts

Surface Forms

Zephyr main

Etymology

Zephyr comes from the Greek god Zephyrus, whose name means 'west wind' and who brought gentle spring breezes, so today zephyr means a light, soft breeze.