Meaning Of The Word Sylph

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Sylph? Find Sylph meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Sylph Meaning

Sylph Definition
Sylph Definition

What's The Definition Of Sylph?

sylph in American English
in Paracelsus's alchemical system, any of a class of mortal, soulless beings supposed to inhabit the air
noun: a slender, graceful woman or girl

sylph in British English
noun: a slender graceful girl or young woman

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Gog ‐ noun: a chief prince of Meshech and Tubal who…
  • Sale or return ‐ noun: an arrangement by which a retailer pays…
  • Off-price ‐ designating or of retail stores, chains, etc…
  • Intonaco ‐ noun: a wet plaster surface on which frescoes…
  • Prester John ‐ a legendary medieval Christian king and priest…
  • Helium balloon ‐ noun: a balloon that is filled with helium and…
  • Residents association ‐ countable noun: A residents' association is an…
  • Miazine ‐ noun
  • Carnage ‐ bloody and extensive slaughter, esp. in battle…
  • The First Amendment ‐ an amendment to the US Constitution that prohibits…