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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."

Origin: Old French

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Frequently asked questions

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.".

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