Meaning & use

druid

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A priest, teacher, or spiritual leader in ancient Celtic societies, especially in Britain, Ireland, and Gaul.

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According to legend, the druid performed rituals beneath the sacred oak trees.

Modern fantasy novels often feature druids who can transform into animals or command nature.

A note on using this word

Historical druids left no written records, so much of what is popularly "known" about them comes from later Roman accounts and modern fantasy fiction.

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