Zephyrus

[zef-er-uh s]

noun Classical Mythology.

the west wind personified.

Also Zeph·y·ros

[zef-uh-ros] /ˈzɛf əˌrɒs/.

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Historical Examples of zephyrus

Zephyrus was united to Chloris (Flora), the goddess of flowers.
Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome
E.M. Berens
So does Hyacinthus live on; so do Apollo and Zephyrus still love and mourn their friend.
A Book of Myths
Jean Lang
All the winds were noisy and fond of strife except Zephyrus, the youngest.
'Round the Year in Myth and Song
Florence Holbrook
The gentle Zephyrus married Flora, goddess of the springtime.
'Round the Year in Myth and Song
Florence Holbrook
But now comes in Zephyrus with the tidings that Hyacinthus is slain by Apollo.
Life Of Mozart, Vol. 1 (of 3)
Otto Jahn

British Dictionary definitions for zephyrus

Zephyrus

noun

Greek myth the god of the west wind

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