Definition
Zephyr (noun):
A soft, gentle breeze, usually a light wind coming from the west. Figuratively, it can also mean something light, airy, or delicate.
Etymology
From Middle English, via Latin zephyrus, which comes from Ancient Greek Ζέφυρος (Zéphuros) — the personification of the west wind in Greek mythology, often described as the gentlest of the four Anemoi (wind gods).
Origin
- Language of origin: Ancient Greek (Ζέφυρος)
- Cultural origin: Greek mythology, where Zephyrus was known as the bringer of spring and light breezes.
