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Zephyr Common

Zephyr has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

"the breeze was cooled by the lake"

"as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

2

(Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind

"The ancient poet claimed that Zephyr whispered secrets to the sleeping nymphs as he swept through the olive groves."

3

A light wind from the west.

"The zephyr drifted through the open window, carrying the faint scent of salt from the distant sea."

Verb
1

To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.

"The flag fluttered as if it were caught by a sudden zephyr and blew gently across the field."

Proper Noun
1

The god of the West Wind.

"In Greek mythology, Zephyr was revered as the gentle god who breathed life into spring by blowing from the west."

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