levin
word
Definition
A literary or archaic word meaning lightning or a flash of lightning.
Usage & Nuances
Extremely rare and poetic; only found in old literary texts or poetry, not used in modern speech or writing. People may not recognize this word outside of classic literature or fantasy contexts.
Spanish: rayo (arcaico) - relámpago (arcaico)Portuguese (BR): relâmpago (arcaico)Portuguese (PT): relâmpago (arcaico)Chinese (Simplified): 閃電（古語）Chinese (Traditional): 閃電（古語）Hindi: वज्रपात (पुरातन) - बिजली (पुरातन)Arabic: بَرْق (قديم)
Example Sentences
The old poem spoke of levin striking the mountain.
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In stories, the wizards called down levin from the sky.
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The knight was blinded by a flash of levin.
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You almost never see the word levin outside of fantasy books.
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When the hero raised his sword, a bolt of levin shot down.
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Most people today have no idea what levin means unless they're into old poetry.
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