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noun
- 1. a soft gentle breeze. literary
- 2. a fine cotton gingham. historical
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Zephyr is a noun that means a gentle, mild breeze, or the west wind in Greek and Roman mythology. It can also refer to various things of fine, light quality, such as fabrics or yarns.
Zephyr is a noun that means a breeze from the west or a gentle breeze. It comes from the Greek name of the god of the west wind, Zephyrus. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, and word history.
Zephyr is a literary word for a light wind. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find out how to say it in different languages.
Besides being the name of Babar's monkey friend in the much-beloved picture books about the elephant Babar, a zephyr is a gentle breeze. In Greek mythology, Zephuros was the god of the west wind, and the bringer of light and early spring breezes.
Sep 23, 2015 · Zephyr is a literary term for a light wind. Learn how to use it in sentences and find out how to say it in different languages.
1. (Physical Geography) a soft or gentle breeze. 2. (Textiles) any of several delicate soft yarns, fabrics, or garments, usually of wool. [C16: from Latin zephyrus, from Greek zephuros the west wind; probably related to Greek zophos darkness, west]
A zephyr is a gentle wind or a fine, soft, lightweight yarn, cloth, or garment. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and examples of zephyr in sentences.
Zephyr is a noun that means a soft gentle wind. Learn how to pronounce it, see pictures and usage notes, and find synonyms and related words.
Zephyr is a literary term for a soft gentle wind. Learn more about its origin, usage and related topics from the Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English.
Zephyr refers to a very light or gentle breeze, often used metaphorically to describe something airy or insubstantial.
