Zephyrus

English

proper noun

Definitions

(Greek god) The Ancient Greek god of the west wind, supposed to be the gentlest of the winds and the messenger of spring. His parents are Eos/Aurora and Astraeus, and his brothers are Boreas, Notus and Eurus, (the Anemoi), and the Astra Planeta. His wife is Chloris and their son is Karpos. His Roman counterpart is Favonius.

Etymology

Derived from Latin zephyrus (the west wind, Zephyrus).

Origin

Latin

zephyrus

Gloss

the west wind, Zephyrus

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

Zephyrette English
zephyrus Latin
zefiro Italian
Ζέφυρος Ancient Greek
Ζέφῠρος Ancient Greek
zéfiro Portuguese
Zephirus Middle English
cebrisca Galician

Zephyrette