druid
noun/druɪd/
Frequency rank: #13,154 most common English word
Meaning
a member of an ancient Celtic priestly class known for nature worship and sacred rituals.
Example sentence
The elderly druid performed an ancient ceremony beneath the oak trees at dawn.
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