Main Entry: zeph·yr

Pronunciation: \ˈze-fər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English Zephirus, west wind (personified), from Latin Zephyrus, god of the west wind & zephyrus west wind, zephyr, from Greek Zephyros & zephyros

Date: 1611

1 a : a breeze from the west b : a gentle breeze
2 : any of various lightweight fabrics and articles of clothing