hamadryads
The word “hamadryads” has 4 syllables: ha-ma-dry-ads.
It's pronounced as /ˈhæməˌdraɪædz/.
What is synonym and antonym for hamadryads?
In the thesaurus, “hamadryads” has 6 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for hamadryads along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for hamadryads
- dryads
- mermaids
- naiades
- nymphs
- oreads
- wood nymphs
Meanings of hamadryads
- 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
- Ancient mythology often speaks of hamadryads as nymphs dwelling within trees.
- According to folklore, hamadryads are said to perish if their tree is harmed.
- Artists have depicted enchanted forests populated by mystical hamadryads.
- The lore of hamadryads adds a touch of magic to many woodland tales.
- In literature, hamadryads are often portrayed as protectors of the forest, fiercely guarding their arboreal homes.
On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to hamadryads, such as: dryads, mermaids, naiades, nymphs, oreads, wood nymphs.
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