Dhampyre

Pronunciation: /dæmpaɪər/

Definitions of dhampyre

noun A person who is the offspring of a vampire and a human, often possessing some of the powers of a vampire

Example Sentences

A1 A dhampyre is a mythical creature that is half vampire and half human.

A2 In some folklore, a dhampyre is said to have heightened senses and abilities.

B1 The dhampyre in the story struggled with their dual nature and identity.

B2 As a dhampyre, she had to navigate between the worlds of humans and vampires.

C1 The dhampyre's existence raised questions about the boundaries between life and death.

C2 Scholars debated the origins and implications of the dhampyre in various mythologies.

Examples of dhampyre in a Sentence

formal The dhampyre is a mythical creature in folklore, said to be the offspring of a vampire and a human.

informal I heard that the new girl in town is a dhampyre, with a mysterious aura about her.

slang Watch out for that dhampyre, they say she can read minds and control your thoughts.

figurative The dhampyre in the novel symbolizes the struggle between good and evil within us all.

Grammatical Forms of dhampyre

• past tense: dhampyred
• plural: dhampyres
• comparative: more dhampyre
• superlative: most dhampyre
• present tense: dhampyres
• future tense: will dhampyre
• perfect tense: have dhampyred
• continuous tense: is dhampyring
• singular: dhampyre
• positive degree: dhampyre
• infinitive: to dhampyre
• gerund: dhampyring
• participle: dhampyred

Origin and Evolution of dhampyre

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Eastern European

Story behind the word: The word 'dhampyre' is believed to have originated in Eastern European folklore, specifically in regions such as Romania and Bulgaria.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a child born from the union of a vampire and a human, the term 'dhampyre' has evolved to refer to individuals who are believed to possess some vampire-like qualities or characteristics.