Definition of "dryads" [dryads]

• Plural form of dryad. (noun)

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• "Indeed, if the Church did not teach them dogmatically, I would not believe them, or rather I would “believe” them as useful and important stories without sure historical basis, much as I “believe” St. Veronica wiped the face of Jesus or “believe” trees contain dryads or “believe” my collected dragon figurines come to life at night, have various adventures, and return to their places just as I’m getting up in the morning."
• "My family were akin to what you might call dryads, and we lived in the cedar forests of Lebanon."
• "This story is based upon the old mythical belief that the trees are inhabited by guardian deities known as dryads, or hamadryads."