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  1. 1. n. The west wind; poetically, any soft, gentle breeze. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a slight wind (usually refreshing) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. The west wind; poetically, any soft, gentle breeze. "Soft the zephyr blows." Gray. As gentle As zephyrs blowing below the violet. Shak. Zephyr cloth, a thin kind of cassimere made in Belgium; also, a waterproof fabric of wool. -- Zephyr shawl, a kind of thin, light, embroidered shawl made of worsted and cotton. -- Zephyr yarn, or worsted, a fine, soft kind of yarn or worsted, -- used for knitting and embroidery. Source: webster
  4. 4. The west wind; poetically, any soft, gentle breeze. "Soft thezephyr blows." Gray.As gentle As zephyrs blowing below the violet. Shak.Zephyr cloth, a thin kind of cassimere made in Belgium; also, awaterproof fabric of wool.-- Zephyr shawl, a kind of thin, light, embroidered shawl made ofworsted and cotton.-- Zephyr yarn, or worsted, a fine, soft kind of yarn or worsted, --used for knitting and embroidery. Source: adambom
  5. 5. n:100 n. (Greek mythology) the Greek god of the west wind Source: ecdict

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