ɛˈfɪəriː

Definitions

1. noun

In mythology, the goddess Ephyra, or a nymph associated with the city of Ephyra.

“The ancient Greek poet described Ephyrae, goddess of the city, in his epic poem.”

2. plural noun

In entomology, the female moths of the genus Ephecia.

“The lepidopterist studied the ephyrae of the Ephecia genus.”