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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

sylph

/sɜːlf/ noun · British & US
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What does sylph mean?

noun

A mythological creature, typically depicted as a being of air or wind, or a whimsical or airy person. In chemistry, a sylph is a hypothetical air spirit or a type of air spirit.

Example

"The poet described the sylph as a gentle breeze that rustled the leaves."

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