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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 classical mythology, Cloris is the goddess of flowers and the season of spring, often depicted as a beautiful young woman. She is linked to the growth and renewal of nature, symbolizing the beauty and transience of love and life. In the context of this poem, Cloris represents the beloved, embodying both beauty and the fleeting nature of love.
Example
Example in poetry:
"Cloris, at worst you'll in the end" (same mythological figure); "Cloris and the shepherd's song" (pastoral); "The cruel Cloris" (unrequited love); "Cloris, beauty's queen" (adoration); "Cloris in her bower of spring" (seasonal)
Additional Notes
The name Cloris appears in the poem as the address to the lady, indicating her significance as the central figure of affection.; Found in the poem, To a Lady, Asking Him How Long He Would Love Her by Sir George Etherege
Other Meanings of “Cloris”
Also Known As
pastoral nymph shepherdess rustic beauty
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