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nymph

UK/ˈnɪmf/ US/ˈnɪmf/ uncommon

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”
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Origin

From Middle English nimphe, from Old English nymphē and Old French nimphe, both from Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride, young maiden”).

Phrases

  • jungle nymph
  • nymph of darkness
  • nymph of the pavé
  • nymph of the pavement
  • tree nymph
  • water nymph

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