dryope

/ˈdraɪ.ə.pi/

Definitions

1. noun

A nymph in Greek mythology, daughter of Dryops, who was transformed into a leaf by Artemis.

“In the story of Dryope, the goddess Artemis transformed her into a dryope to punish her for picking a lotus flower.”

Synonyms

  • goddess
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • giant
  • monster