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Morpheus
MAW-fih-uhs
Morpheus (name) means In Roman mythology, the god of dreams, said to appear to sleepers in human form. Example: “The poem describes Morpheus sending the king a troubling dream.”
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In Roman mythology, the god of dreams, said to appear to sleepers in human form.
"The poem describes Morpheus sending the king a troubling dream."
How to use Morpheus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe mythological god of dreams; also a well-known character name (e.g., in The Matrix).
Common pairings
the arms of Morpheus
send a dream
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Etymology
From Latin Morpheus, from Greek morphē ("form, shape") — a reference to his ability to take on any human shape in dreams; the word "morphine" was later named after him because of its dream-inducing, sedative effects.
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What does “Morpheus” mean?
The word “Morpheus” means in Roman mythology, the god of dreams, said to appear to sleepers in human form. In plain terms, the mythological god of dreams; also a well-known character name (e.g., in The Matrix).
How do you pronounce “Morpheus”?
“Morpheus” is pronounced MAW-fih-uhs (/ˈmɔɹ.fɪ.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “Morpheus” in a sentence?
Here is “Morpheus” used in a sentence: “The poem describes Morpheus sending the king a troubling dream.”
What part of speech is “Morpheus”?
“Morpheus” is a name.
Where does the word “Morpheus” come from?
The word “Morpheus” comes from Latin. From Latin Morpheus, from Greek morphē ("form, shape") — a reference to his ability to take on any human shape in dreams; the word "morphine" was later named after him because of its dream-inducing, sedative effects.
