chloris
|chlo-ris|
C2
/ˈklɔːrɪs/
green, fresh
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chloris' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'χλωρίς', where 'χλωρός' meant 'green' or 'fresh'.
Historical Evolution
'χλωρίς' transformed into the Latin word 'Chloris', and eventually became the modern English word 'chloris'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'green' or 'fresh', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a genus of grasses and a mythological figure.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, commonly known as windmill grass.
Chloris is often found in warm climates.
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Noun 2
in Greek mythology, Chloris is a nymph associated with flowers and spring.
Chloris was said to have transformed into Flora, the goddess of flowers.
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