sylph

Meanings

• noun

  A mythological being, often depicted as a slender, ethereal spirit or fairy.

  - "The sylph danced among the flowers, her laughter like tinkling bells."
  - "Legends spoke of sylphs who could manipulate the wind and rain."

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Pronunciation

1. /sɪlf/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

sylphid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sylph
hymn , ymn , gym , limb

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Variants

List of all variants of sylph that leads to same result
sylph , sylphlike , sylphs

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek word 'sylphos', meaning 'woodland spirit'.

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Trivia

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1. Sylphs were believed to have the ability to cure illnesses with their breath.

2. In some versions of folklore, sylphs were said to be able to grant wishes.

3. The name 'sylph' appears in various works of literature, including 'The Fairy Cross' by William Butler Yeats and 'The Faerie Queene' by Edmund Spenser.

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Related Concepts

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1. Faeries: Mythological beings similar to sylphs, often depicted as small, magical creatures.

2. Nymphs: Another type of mythological being, often depicted as beautiful, nature spirits.

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Culture

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In European folklore, sylphs were believed to inhabit forests and woods, often mischievous but generally harmless. They were sometimes depicted as having the ability to change shape or to influence the weather.

How to Memorize "sylph"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a slender, ethereal spirit, dancing in the woods.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sylph' with the image of a woodland spirit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'sylph' as a 'Slender Yielding Phantom'.

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