oread

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːɹi.æd/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun (Greek mythology) one of the mountain nymphs

Etymology

From Latin Orēas, Orēadis, from Ancient Greek Ὀρειάς (Oreiás), from ὄρος (óros, “mountain”).

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nymph

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