Associations to the word «Sylph»

Wiktionary

SYLPH, noun. (mythology) An invisible being of the air
SYLPH, noun. The elemental being of air, usually female.
SYLPH, noun. A slender woman or girl, usually graceful and sometimes with the implication of sublime station over everyday people.
SYLPH, noun. A mainly dark green and blue hummingbird, the male of which has a long forked tail.

Dictionary definition

SYLPH, noun. A slender graceful young woman.
SYLPH, noun. An elemental being believed to inhabit the air.

Wise words

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