Eurus
the ancient Greek personification of the east wind.
- Compare Volturnus.
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How to use Eurus in a sentence
Eurus, the east wind, was a young man full of impetuous and lively motion.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome | Emilie Kip BakerAnd again, the south-east wind (Eurus), which is opposite to the north-west wind (Argestes), from the commencement of winter.
An excellent example is set by Mrs. Jordan, whose newly established Eurus comes so opportunely.
Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 | Howard Phillips LovecraftEurus has good reason for self-congratulation on carrying this remarkable bit of composition.
Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 | Howard Phillips Lovecraft
British Dictionary definitions for Eurus
/ (ˈjʊərəs) /
Greek myth the east or southeast wind personified
Origin of Eurus
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