I. ˈzefə(r) noun
( -s )
Etymology: earlier Zephyrus, west wind (personified), from Middle English Zephirus, from Latin Zephyrus, god of the west wind, & zephyrus west wind, zephyr, from Greek Zephyros, god of the west wind, & zephyros west wind, zephyr; probably akin to Greek zophos darkness, west
1.
a. : a soft warm breeze from the west
b. : any gentle breeze
2. : any of various lightweight fabrics and articles of clothing (as a small shawl, a duster, or a hat)
3. : a pinkish gray to pale yellowish pink
Synonyms: see wind
II. adjective
of a yarn or fabric : very lightweight, soft, and fine