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Oberon
OH-buh-ron
Oberon (name) means the king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature, notably in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; also the outermost major moon of Uranus. Example: “Oberon and Titania quarrel throughout the play over a changeling boy.”
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The king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature, notably in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; also the outermost major moon of Uranus.
"Oberon and Titania quarrel throughout the play over a changeling boy."
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Etymology
From Old French Alberon, a partial loan translation of Middle High German Alberich, meaning "elf king."
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What does “Oberon” mean?
The word “Oberon” means the king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature, notably in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; also the outermost major moon of Uranus.
How do you pronounce “Oberon”?
“Oberon” is pronounced OH-buh-ron (/ˈoʊbərɒn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Oberon” in a sentence?
Here is “Oberon” used in a sentence: “Oberon and Titania quarrel throughout the play over a changeling boy.”
What part of speech is “Oberon”?
“Oberon” is a name.
Where does the word “Oberon” come from?
The word “Oberon” comes from Old French. From Old French Alberon, a partial loan translation of Middle High German Alberich, meaning "elf king.".
