ZEPHYR


Meaning of ZEPHYR in English

[ 'zɛfə ]

■ noun

1》 literary a soft, gentle breeze.

2》 historical a fine cotton gingham.

↘a very light article of clothing.

Origin

OE zefferus , denoting a personification of the west wind, via L. from Gk zephuros .

Concise Oxford English vocab.      Сжатый оксфордский словарь английского языка.