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

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy