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nymphean Definition


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nymph
noun
    1. mythol.
      A goddess that inhabits mountains, water, trees, etc.
      Thesaurus: sprite, fairy, mermaid, sylph, dryad, hamadryad, naiad, oread, undine.
    2. poetic
      A beautiful young woman.
    3. zool.
      The immature larval form of certain insects.
Derivative: nymphal
adj
    Derivative: nymphean
    adj
      Etymology: 14c: from Greek nymphe nymph or bride.



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