zephyrean

adjective

zeph·​yr·​e·​an

¦zefə¦rēən

variants or zephyrian

zə̇ˈfirēən

or zephyrous

ˈzefərəs

: of the character of, resembling, or suggesting a light breeze

Word History

Etymology

zephyr entry 1 + -ean or -ian or -ous

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