hamadryad
The word “hamadryad” has 4 syllables: ha-ma-dry-ad
It's pronounced as /ˈhæməˌdraɪæd/
What is synonym and antonym for hamadryad?
In the thesaurus, “hamadryad” has 3 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for hamadryad along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hamadryad
- dryad
- mermaid
- nymph
Meanings of hamadryad
- noun
- A wood-nymph who was physically a part of her tree; she would die if her tree were felled.
- The king cobra.
- A kind of baboon, Papio hamadryas, venerated by the ancient Egyptians.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Hamadryas and Tellervo.
Example Sentences
- In Greek mythology, a hamadryad is a nymph associated with trees.
- The ancient tales often depict the hamadryad as guardians of the forest.
- According to legend, if a tree inhabited by a hamadryad is harmed, the nymph suffers as well.
- Artists often portray the beauty of nature by illustrating scenes with a hamadryad intertwined with her tree.
- The presence of a hamadryad is said to bring prosperity and vitality to the surrounding woodland.
On this page you'll find 3 synonyms or another words to hamadryad, such as: dryad, mermaid, nymph.
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