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oread

/ˈɔː.ri.æd/

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noun

/ˈɔː.ri.æd/C2formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее горную нимфу из греческой мифологии.

A noun referring to a mountain nymph from Greek mythology.

proper noun

  1. Mountain nymphC2formal

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

    ruГорная нимфа

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