1. third-person singular present tense of 'ope'; to open (archaic or poetic form)
Usage: archaic; poetic; literary

1. plural of 'ope'; plural form of the archaic/poetic word for 'open' or 'opening'
Usage: archaic; poetic; literary

Examples

• The old gate opes slowly in the morning light.
• She opes her eyes to greet the dawn.
• The door opes onto a hidden garden.
• In poetry, the word 'opes' appears in romantic verses.
• The opes of the ancient temple revealed sacred chambers.