ephyra

/ɛˈfaɪrə/

Definitions

1. noun

A female mythological figure, especially a female spirit of the west wind, and the mother of Zephyr.

“The myth of the ephyra, who was said to have given birth to Zephyr, the gentle west wind, is a famous tale in Greek mythology.”

Synonyms

  • breeze
  • gale

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stillness