oread

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WordNet Dictionary

	Definition:	[n] (Greek mythology) one of the mountain nymphs

	See Also:	nymph

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

	Definition:	\O"re*ad\, n. [L. Oreas, -adis, Gr. 'Oreia`s, -a`dos, fr. 'o`ros mountain: cf. F. or['e]ade.] (Class. Myth.) One of the nymphs of mountains and grottoes. Like a wood nymph light, Oread or Dryad. --Milton.