What does dryad mean?
Dryad means (Greek mythology) A female tree spirit..
Dryad
/ˈdɹaɪəd/ · noun
Meaning
(Greek mythology) A female tree spirit..
Definitions by Sense
- (Greek mythology) A female tree spirit.
- mountain avens, dryas
Example Sentences
There it had stood for years, close beside a mighty oak, under which sat often the kindly old priest, who told stories to the listening children. The young chestnut tree listened with them: the Dryad inside it, who was still a child, could remember the time when the tree was so small that it only reached a little higher than the ferns and long blades of grass.
Synonyms for dryad
Antonyms for dryad
Related Words
Word Forms
- dryads
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for dryad?
Common synonyms include wood nymph.
What is the opposite of dryad?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use dryad in a sentence?
There it had stood for years, close beside a mighty oak, under which sat often the kindly old priest, who told stories to the listening children. The young chestnut tree listened with them: the Dryad inside it, who was still a child, could remember the time when the tree was so small that it only reached a little higher than the ferns and long blades of grass.
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