sylphid

Meanings

• A mythical creature resembling a fairy or sprite. It is often described as being extremely light and graceful.

  - "The sylphid danced among the flowers."
  - "In the fairy tale, the brave knight set out to capture the elusive sylphid."

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Rhymes

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silphid , widdid , niddid , fiddid

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Homophones

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1. silphid (English) : A mythical creature resembling a fairy or sprite.
   

2. silphid (German) : A type of fish or silurid.
   

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Variants

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sylphid , sylphids

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Forms

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singular form: sylphid, plural form: sylphids

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Etymology

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The word 'sylphid' comes from the Middle English word 'sylfe', which means 'airy creature' or 'sprite'. The suffix '-id' is added to indicate that the creature is a specific type or sub-category of sylph or sprite.

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1. sylph: A class of mythical creatures often depicted as being light and graceful, and typically associated with the natural world, particularly forests, meadows, and bodies of water.

2. sprite: A type of mythical creature often depicted as being small, light, and agile, and typically associated with the natural world, particularly forests, meadows, and bodies of water.

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Culture

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In Western folklore, the sylphid is often depicted as a graceful and delicate creature that is typically associated with the natural world, particularly forests, meadows, and bodies of water.

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