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Zephyrus

noun
Zeph·​y·​rus | \ ˈze-fə-rəs How to pronounce Zephyrus (audio) \

Definition of Zephyrus

: the Greek god of the west wind

First Known Use of Zephyrus

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Zephyrus

Latin

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