ни́мфа — meaning in English

English meaning

• nymph noun In mythology, a minor female nature spirit linked to rivers, woods, or mountains.
• undine noun A female spirit believed to live in water.

Senses

ни́мфа is used for these senses in English:

• nymph (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
• nymph A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
• nymph (entomology) The larva of certain insects.
• undine A female water-sprite or nymph.

nymph — full definition

1. noun In mythology, a minor female nature spirit linked to rivers, woods, or mountains.
2. noun The immature form of certain insects, before they develop wings.

undine — full definition

1. noun A female spirit believed to live in water.
2. noun A magical being that stands for the element of water.
3. noun A small bottle used for putting lotion into the eye.

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