oread

Meanings

• A variant spelling of the word 'oread' which may refer to a type of bird or a mythological figure.

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Variants

List of all variants of oread that leads to same result
oread , oreads

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'oread' is uncertain. It may be derived from the Old English word 'orod' meaning 'mountain' or from the Old Norse word 'ore' meaning 'edge' or 'border'.

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Trivia

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1. In Greek mythology, Oreads were often depicted carrying flowers and fruits, and were believed to have the power to make flowers bloom.

2. The name 'Oread' has been used as the title of several works of literature, including a novel by Mary Renault and a poem by John Keats.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mountain nymphs: Mythological beings associated with mountains and nature, often depicted as beautiful and wild.

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Culture

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In Greek mythology, an Oread was a mountain nymph. They were believed to protect the wild places of the mountains and forests, and were known to be particularly fond of the sound of water.

How to Memorize "oread"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a mountain landscape with a group of graceful, wild-haired figures dancing around a crystal-clear stream.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oread' with the image of a mountain nymph or a mountain landscape.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'oread' as 'O' for Oread, 'R' for Rustic, 'E' for Elegant, 'A' for Ancient, 'D' for Dance.

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