Morpheus

[ mawr-fee-uh s, -fyoos ]

/ ˈmɔr fi əs, -fyus /

noun

Classical Mythology. a son of Hypnos and the god of dreams.

Idioms

in the arms of Morpheus, asleep.

Origin of Morpheus

1325–75; Middle English < Latin < Greek morph(ḗ) form + Latin -eus noun suffix; coined by Ovid, with allusion to the forms seen in dreams

Related formsMor·phe·an, adjective

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Examples from the Web for morpheus

Project Morpheus developers will be able to guarantee a consistent experience for every user; Rift developers will not.
The Game You Wear on Your Face: Virtual Reality Is Finally Here|Alec Kubas-Meyer|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
However, after an excellent supper, we spent two hours in amorous raptures, and then Morpheus claimed us for his own.
The Memoires of Casanova, Complete|Jacques Casanova de Seingalt
Phantasus and Morpheus contended for possession of him: the first had the advantage.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 377, March 1847|Various
Fatigued, at length I stopped, and without much delay, committed myself to the friendship of Morpheus.
Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders|William A. Alcott

Soon the regular breathing, like the purring of a great drowsy cat, informed Esther that her aunt was in Morpheus's arms.
Garrick's Pupil|Auguston Filon
She shot a poisonous glance at Morpheus, whose eyes were now completely closed.
Pagan Passions|Gordon Randall Garrett

British Dictionary definitions for morpheus

Morpheus

/ (ˈmɔːfɪəs, -fjuːs) /

noun

Greek myth the god of sleep and dreams

Derived FormsMorphean, adjective

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Culture definitions for morpheus

Morpheus

[ (mawr-fee-uhs) ]

A Roman god of sleep and dreams.

Note

Someone who is “in the arms of Morpheus” is asleep.

Note

The narcotic morphine was named after Morpheus.