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Cloris

Mythology
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Cloris is a figure from mythology often associated with flowers and spring.

Detailed Definition
In mythology, Cloris is often depicted as a goddess of flowers and the season of spring. She is known for her beauty and connection to nature, symbolizing renewal and growth. In the context of the poem, her presence amidst the snow suggests a juxtaposition of warmth and cold, life and stillness.
Example
Example in poetry:
"I saw faire Cloris walke alone Where feather'd rayne came softly downe" (mythological nymph); "Cloris, the goddess of flowers" (classical); "Fair Cloris in the meadow" (pastoral); "Cloris fled from the sun god" (myth); "The blush of Cloris on the rose" (allegorical)
Additional Notes
Cloris is referenced directly in the line, highlighting her mythological significance.; Found in the poem, On a Gentlewoman Walking in the Snowe by William Strode
Other Meanings of “Cloris”
Also Known As
pastoral nymph shepherdess rustic beauty
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