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zephyr
noun zeph·yr \ˈze-fər\
: a very slight or gentle wind
Full Definition of ZEPHYR
1
a : a breeze from the west b : a gentle breeze
2
: any of various lightweight fabrics and articles of clothing
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Origin of ZEPHYR
Middle English Zephirus, west wind (personified), from Latin Zephyrus, god of the west wind & zephyrus west wind, zephyr, from Greek Zephyros & zephyros
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zephyr
noun zeph·yr \ˈze-fər\
Definition of ZEPHYR for Kids
: a gentle breeze
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