Definition of Dryad

1. Noun. A deity or nymph of the woods.

Exact synonyms: Wood Nymph
Generic synonyms: Nymph
Specialized synonyms: Hamadryad

Definition of Dryad

1. n. A wood nymph; a nymph whose life was bound up with that of her tree.

Definition of Dryad

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) In Greek myth, a female tree spirit. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Dryad

1. a nymph of the woods [n -S or -ES] : DRYADIC [adj]

Medical Definition of Dryad

1. A wood nymph; a nymph whose life was bound up with that of her tree. Origin: L. Dryas, pl. Dryades, Gr, pl, fr. Oak, tree. See Tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dryad

dry spells
dry steering
dry sump
dry synovitis
dry tetter
dry ton
dry unit
dry up
dry vermouth
dry vomiting
dry wall
dry walling
dry wash
dry weight
dryable
dryad (current term)
dryades
dryadic
dryads
dryandra
dryandras
dryas
dryasdust
dryasdusts
drybag
drybags
drybeat
drybeaten
drybeats
dryclean

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