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10 Language-to-English DictionariesZephyr
/ˈzɛf.ər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A gentle, mild breeze.
"The zephyr rustled the leaves, creating a soothing sound in the garden." - 2
A person or thing that is light or airy.
"Her dress flowed like a zephyr as she danced across the stage."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'zephyr' originates from the Greek word 'Zephyros', which referred to the god of the west wind. It entered the English language in the late 14th century, evolving to denote a gentle breeze, particularly one from the west.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Zephyr" is said worldwide
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zéphyr
Transliteration: zé-fir
"Le zéphyr caressait doucement son visage."
Zephyr
Transliteration: tse-fir
"Der Zephyr brachte frische Luft in den Raum."
zeffiro
Transliteration: zeffiro
"Il zeffiro soffiava dolcemente tra gli alberi."
céfiro
Transliteration: sé-fi-ro
"El céfiro acariciaba su piel en la tarde."
céfiro
Transliteration: sé-fi-ro
"O céfiro trouxe um alívio do calor."
हल्की हवा
Transliteration: halkee hava
"हल्की हवा ने पेड़ों के पत्तों को हिलाया।"
和风
Transliteration: hé fēng
"和风轻轻拂过湖面。"
미풍
Transliteration: mipung
"미풍이 나뭇잎을 흔들었다."
そよ風
Transliteration: soyokaze
"そよ風が花を揺らした。"
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