HAMADRYAD


Meaning of HAMADRYAD in English

n.1 (in Greek and Roman mythology) a nymph who lives in a tree and dies when it dies.

2 the king cobra, Naja bungarus.

Etymology: ME f. L hamadryas f. Gk hamadruas f. hama with + drus tree

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.