English Dictionary

oread

/ˈɔːɹi.æd/

noun

(Greek mythology) A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

The oread danced gracefully among the trees.

意味（1）

(Greek mythology) A mountain nymph; an anthropomorphic appearance of the spirit of a mountain.

The imprisoned ringlets are emancipated; 'fresh as the oread from the forest fountain,' you descend—you breathe the incense of the chocolate—not more I hope—and grow conversational and confidential over the green tea, which, with a fragrance beyond all the violets of April, rises to your lip, 'giving and taking odours.'