hamadryads

The word “hamadryads” has 4 syllables: ha-ma-dry-ads

It's pronounced as /ˈhæməˌdraɪædz/

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In the thesaurus, “hamadryads” has 13 synonyms.

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Synonyms for hamadryads

noun
1. A wood-nymph who was physically a part of her tree; she would die if her tree were felled.
2. The king cobra.
3. A kind of baboon, Papio hamadryas, venerated by the ancient Egyptians.
4. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera Hamadryas and Tellervo.

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 13 synonyms or another words to hamadryads, such as: Nereids, Oceanids, dryads, mermaids, naiades, naiads, nymphs.

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