What does DRYAD mean?

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1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

1. in Greek mythology, a nymph who lives in trees and forests
2. a tree spirit or nymph in other mythologies

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈdraɪ.æd/, UK: /ˈdrʌɪ.æd/

4. Origin and Usage:

• The word "dryad" comes from the Greek word "drus" meaning "oak tree." In Greek mythology, dryads were nymphs who lived in oak trees.
• The term "dryad" is also used in other mythologies to refer to tree spirits or nymphs who live in forests.
• The word "dryad" is also used in botany to refer to a plant that is adapted to living in dry conditions.

5. Synonyms:

• nymph
• tree spirit
• wood nymph

6. Related Words:

• faery
• naiad
• satyr
• siren
• sprite

7. Example Sentences:

1. The dryad was said to live in the oak tree at the edge of the forest.
2. According to Greek mythology, a dryad would die if her tree was cut down.
3. The botanist discovered a new species of dryad that thrives in arid environments.