Chloris
|Chlo-ris|
/ˈklɔːrɪs/
green, fresh
Etymology
'Chloris' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'χλωρίς' (khlōrís), where 'χλωρός' (khlōrós) meant 'green' or 'fresh'.
'χλωρίς' transformed into the Latin word 'Chloris', and eventually became the modern English word 'Chloris'.
Initially, it meant 'green' or 'fresh', but over time it evolved into its current meaning associated with a mythological figure and a genus of grasses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek mythology, Chloris is a nymph associated with flowers and spring.
Chloris was often depicted as a beautiful maiden surrounded by flowers.
Synonyms
Noun 2
a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, commonly known as windmill grass.
Chloris is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
Last updated: 2025/04/04 20:41