Spiridion (en. Spiridion)
/spiʁidjɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A spirit or mythical figure often associated with popular beliefs.
Legends tell that spiridions wander in the forests at night.
Les légendes racontent que les spiridions errent dans les forêts la nuit.
An element of folklore that represents the souls of the deceased.
In some cultures, spiridions are honored during rituals.
Dans certaines cultures, les spiridions sont honorés lors de rituels.
A mysterious creature that embodies curiosity and wonder.
Children are fascinated by the stories of spiridions told by the fire.
Les enfants sont fascinés par les histoires de spiridions racontées au coin du feu.
Etymology
Of Greek origin, the term spiridion is based on the word 'spiritus,' meaning spirit.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have the spirit of spiridion
To be curious and dreamy.
avoir l'esprit de spiridion
to hide spiridions
To conceal truths or secrets.
cacher des spiridions
spiridion in celebration
To celebrate extravagantly in honor of memories.
spiridion en fête
Related Words
spirit
Concept of immaterial presence or consciousness.
esprit
ghost
Apparition of a deceased person.
fantôme
mythology
A set of myths and beliefs from a culture.
mythologie
Slang Meanings
A mysterious or intriguing person.
This guy is a true spiridion, you never know what he's thinking.
Ce type est un vrai spiridion, on ne sait jamais ce qu'il pense.
A strange evening or event.
Last night's party was a total spiridion, everyone had their own bizarre costume.
La fête d'hier, c'était un spiridion totale, tout le monde avait son propre costume bizarre.