Oread

Quick meaning: Oread is a noun meaning (Greek mythology) A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

Meaning

(Greek mythology) A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

Example Sentences

The imprisoned ringlets are emancipated; 'fresh as the oread from the forest fountain,' you descend—you breathe the incense of the chocolate—not more I hope—and grow conversational and confidential over the green tea, which, with a fragrance beyond all the violets of April, rises to your lip, 'giving and taking odours.'

Word Forms

• oreads
• oreades

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nymph, rivermaiden, nimph, naiad, maelid, echo.

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