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Meaning of oread | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɔːɹi.æd

Definitions

A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

Greek

Equivalents

Deutsch Oreade
Español oréade
Français oréade
Italiano oreade
日本語 オレイアス
Latina Oreas
Português oréade

Examples

“The imprisoned ringlets are emancipated; 'fresh as the oread from the forest fountain,' you descend—you breathe the incense of the chocolate—not more I hope—and grow conversational and confidential over the green tea, which, with a fragrance beyond all the violets of April, rises to your lip, 'giving and taking odours.'”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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See also

oreasterid oreasteroside Orebaugh Orebić Orebite oreboat

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