oread

Eigenname

A noun referring to a mountain nymph from Greek mythology.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das eine Bergnymphe aus der griechischen Mythologie bezeichnet.

1. Mountain nymph C2 formal

   In Greek mythology, a nymph who dwells in the mountains, often associated with wild, natural landscapes.

   • The Oread was said to dance among the peaks of Mount Olympus.
   • Ancient poets often wrote of the Oreads guarding the mountain springs.
   • In the story, the hero encountered an Oread while climbing the rocky slopes.

   🇩🇪Bergnymphe

• oreads plural form
• oreads' possessive plural form
• oread's possessive singular form