murrhuine

/mɜːrˈhuːɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word that refers to a type of female figure or a feminine presence in Gaelic mythology.

“In the ancient Gaelic texts, the murrhuine was said to possess mystical powers that protected the village from harm.”

Synonyms

  • femme
  • nymphe

Antonyms

  • brute
  • masculine