Oberon

[ oh-buh-ron ]

/ ˈoʊ bəˌrɒn /

noun

(in medieval folklore) the king of the fairies.

Astronomy. one of the five moons of Uranus.

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Examples from the Web for oberon

In the book, Oberon has stolen a baby boy from mortals as a gift for his wife Titania.
A Writer of Many Disguises|Jennie Yabroff|May 25, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Oberon likewise took the asss head from off the clown, and left him to finish his nap with his own fools head upon his shoulders.
The Chautauquan, Vol. III, January 1883|The Chautauquan Literary and Scientific Circle
Weber, in the Introductory Chorus of the elves, in 'Oberon,' produces really charming consecutive fifths.
Musical Myths and Facts, Volume I (of 2)|Carl Engel
Windekind talked with Oberon for a long time in a strange language, and then beckoned to Johannes to come closer.
The Quest|Frederik van Eeden

For the literary fortune of the fairy part of the romance see Oberon.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8|Various
The king of fairy land was called Oberon—the queen, Titania.
Wreaths of Friendship|T. S. Arthur and F. C. Woodworth

British Dictionary definitions for oberon (1 of 2)

Oberon

/ (ˈəʊbəˌrɒn) /

noun

(in medieval folklore) the king of the fairies, husband of Titania

British Dictionary definitions for oberon (2 of 2)

Oberon

/ (ˈəʊbəˌrɒn) /

noun

the outermost of the satellites of Uranus

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Word Origin and History for oberon

Oberon

king of the faeries and husband of Titania in medieval lore, from French Obéron, from Old French Auberon, perhaps from a Germanic source related to elf.