Meaning & Definition of Nymph in English
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Nymph
/nɪmf/
noun
1. (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
- "The ancient greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"
synonym:
- nymph
2. A larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
synonym:
- nymph
3. A voluptuously beautiful young woman
synonym:
- nymph,
- houri
Examples of using
Tom is a centaur and Mary is a nymph.