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Definition of “zephyr”

zephyr (ˈzɛfə Pronunciation for zephyr

Definitions

noun

  1. a soft or gentle breeze
  2. any of several delicate soft yarns, fabrics, or garments, usually of wool

Word Origin

C16: from Latin zephyrus, from Greek zephuros the west wind; probably related to Greek zophos darkness, west

Example Sentences Including 'zephyr'

After a postponement race four started as a zephyr of breeze filled in.
Yachting Boating World (2004)
BALMY summer weather with barely a zephyr plus good course conditions have combined to produce a rash of low scoring this week.
Glasgow Herald (2001)
Something like a zephyr moved across the wood floor towards him, eddying the leaves, shuddering a low-slung branch.
Amanda Hemingway THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)

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