zephyr UK /ˈzɛfə(ɹ)/US /ˈzɛfɚ/noun 4verb 2forms 3 noun4 •A light wind from the west. •Any light refreshing wind; a gentle breeze.The dusk of evening came on, soft in its solemnity, and unoppressive even in its gloom, under the sweet sky and unmolested zephyr, casting its pleasant shadows along the edges of the grove. — 1835 •A type of soft confectionery made by whipping fruit and berry purée (mostly apple purée) with sugar and egg whites with subsequent addition of a gelling agent like pectin, carrageenan, agar, or gelatine.The French not only vastly expanded the Russian repertory of sauces, but they also introduced an entirely new range of light, airy desserts including creams, zephyrs, and mousses. — 1992 •Anything of fine, soft, or light quality, especially fabric. verb2 •(literary) To blow or move like a zephyr, or light breeze.There was a time When the soft zephyring spring came joyfully, Like a young bride, with bloom upon her cheek— — 1879 •(literary) To blow or blow on gently like a zephyr; to cool or refresh with a gentle breeze.He was a fragrant poison, a zephyred pestilence spread through all the city. — 1849 formszephyred · zephyring · zephyrs
