Meaning & use
druid
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A priest, teacher, or spiritual leader in ancient Celtic societies, especially in Britain, Ireland, and Gaul.
See it in a sentence
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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