zephyrean

adjective

zeph·​yr·​e·​an
¦zefə¦rēən
variants or zephyrian
zə̇ˈfirēən
or zephyrous
ˈzefərəs
: of the character of, resembling, or suggesting a light breeze

Word History

Etymology

zephyr entry 1 + -ean or -ian or -ous

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“Zephyrean.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zephyrean. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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