What does OREAD mean?

oread

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A mountain nymph.

Pronunciation (US): /ˈɔrɪˌæd/

Pronunciation (UK): /ˈɒrɪəd/

Origin and Usage: The term "oread" comes from the Greek word "óros" meaning "mountain". In Greek mythology, oreads were mountain nymphs who were believed to live in the mountains and forests. The term "oread" is not commonly used in modern English but can be found in literature and poetry.

Synonyms: Mountain nymph, naiad, dryad.

Related Words: Naiad, siren, faery, merle, sprite.

Example Sentences:

• The oread danced gracefully among the trees.
• The poet described the oread as a beautiful creature with hair like the sun.
• The hiker felt as if he was being watched by an oread as he climbed the mountain.