Eurus
[ yoo r-uh s, yur- ]
/ ˈyʊər əs, ˈyɜr- /
noun
the ancient Greek personification of the east wind.
Compare
Volturnus.
Example sentences from the Web for eurus
And again, the south-east wind (Eurus), which is opposite to the north-west wind (Argestes), from the commencement of winter.
Eurus has good reason for self-congratulation on carrying this remarkable bit of composition.
Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 |Howard Phillips LovecraftEurus, the east wind, was a young man full of impetuous and lively motion.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome |Emilie Kip BakerAn excellent example is set by Mrs. Jordan, whose newly established Eurus comes so opportunely.
Writings in the United Amateur, 1915-1922 |Howard Phillips Lovecraft
British Dictionary definitions for eurus
Eurus
/ (ˈjʊərəs) /
noun
Greek myth
the east or southeast wind personified
Word Origin for Eurus
Latin, from Greek
euros