Favoniusn.
/fəˈvəʊnɪəs/ poetic or Mythology.
The west wind, Zephyr.
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west windeOE
zephyrOE
westc1400
Favoniusc1550
wester1849
c1550 Complaynt Scotl. (1979) vi. 48 The feyrd cardinal vynd is callit fauonius or occidental.
1634 W. Habington Castara i. 28 If to th' torride Zone her way she bend, Her the coole breathing of Favonius lend.
1742 E. Young Complaint: Night the Second 18 Favonius breathe still softer, or be chid.
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