DRYAD


Meaning of DRYAD in English

[ 'drʌɪəd , -ad ]

■ noun

1》 (in folklore and Greek mythology) a nymph inhabiting a tree or wood.

2》 a dark brown butterfly with prominent bluish eyespots. [ Minois dryas .]

Origin

via OFr. and L. from Gk druas , druad- , from drus 'tree'.

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