sylph in French
sylph in French is sylphe, sylphide — sylph means a spirit believed to live in the air, invisible to human eyes.
sylph in French
sylphe
The elemental being of air, usually female.
sylphide
The elemental being of air, usually female.
What does "sylph" mean?
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noun A spirit believed to live in the air, invisible to human eyes.
"Necromancy meant originally the conjuring up the souls of the dead, and later included the conjuring of all sorts of inhuman spirits such as sylphs, giants, and djinn."
- noun A spirit associated with the element of air, typically female.
- noun A slim woman or girl, typically graceful, sometimes suggesting she is of a more exalted standing than ordinary people.
- noun A hummingbird, mostly dark green and blue, whose male has a long, forked tail.
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- Necromancy meant originally the conjuring up the souls of the dead, and later included the conjuring of all sorts of inhuman spirits such as sylphs, giants, and djinn.
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What is "sylph" in French?
"sylph" in French is sylphe, sylphide. sylph means: A spirit believed to live in the air, invisible to human eyes.
Are there other ways to say "sylph" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "sylph": sylphe, sylphide.
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