dryad

/'draiəd/

Thân thiện

A dryad rests beneath the ancient oak tree she protects.

Definition

Noun: 1. A deity or nymph of the woods: In classical mythology, a dryad is a female spirit or nymph who lives in and presides over a forest, tree, or grove. Dryads are specifically associated with trees, often seen as the living essence or guardian of a particular tree.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The ancient tale spoke of a dryad who protected the old oak tree.
  • In the painting, a dryad is depicted emerging from the bark of a willow.

Advanced Usage

• "Hamadryad": A specific type of dryad whose life is bound to a particular tree; if the tree dies, the hamadryad dies with it.
  • The myth of the hamadryad illustrates a deep, inseparable connection between spirit and nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Hamadryad (n): A nymph who lives in a specific tree and dies when the tree dies.
• Nymph (n): A general term in mythology for a minor nature deity, typically depicted as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations. A dryad is a type of nymph.

Synonyms

• Wood nymph: A spirit of the woods.
• Tree nymph: A nymph associated with a tree.

Related Phrases and Idioms

(This word is a specific mythological term and is not commonly used in modern phrasal verbs or idioms. Its usage is primarily literal and descriptive within the context of mythology, literature, and art.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a deity or nymph of the woods

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wood nymph