Strephon

Speech parts

1. Strephon - Noun

2. Strephon - Proper noun

Meaning

Strephon

Traditional masculine name used for the male lover in pastoral poetry.

Strephon (plural Strephons)

A pastoral male lover.

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Examples

"Fold your flapping wings" (Strephon) was sung on the first night and cut soon afterwards. Source: Internet

But the Lord Chancellor wryly notes that Strephon has not presented sufficient evidence that Nature has interested herself in the matter. Source: Internet

However, to save Strephon from losing his love, Iolanthe resolves to present his case to the Lord Chancellor while veiled ("My lord, a suppliant at your feet"). Source: Internet

"If we're weak enough to tarry" (Phyllis and Strephon) *23. Source: Internet

Iolanthe tells her sisters that she has a son, Strephon, noting that he's a fairy down to the waist, but his legs are mortal. Source: Internet

"My lords, it may not be" (Phyllis, Lord Tolloller, Lord Mountararat, Strephon, Lord Chancellor, and Chorus of Peers) *12. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

strepavidin strepent streperous strephosymbolia strepitant strepitantly