Definition
A gentle breeze or soft wind, particularly from the west; by extension, anything delicate, light, or insubstantial. In classical mythology, Zephyrus was the god of the west wind.
Example Usage
A cool zephyr crossed the patio, providing relief from the summer heat.
Origin
From Greek 'Zephyros,' the mythological god of the west wind, adopted into Latin and English via classical literature and poetry.
Fun Fact
Zephyrus appears in Ovid's Metamorphoses and Renaissance art as a gentle, life-giving force—the opposite of the destructive north wind Boreas—making it a symbol of benevolence in Western literature.
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