Morpheus

noun

Mor·​pheus ˈmȯr-fē-əs How to pronounce Morpheus (audio) -ˌfyüs How to pronounce Morpheus (audio)
-ˌfüs
: the Greek god of dreams

Word History

Etymology

Latin, from Greek

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Morpheus was in the 14th century

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“Morpheus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Morpheus. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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