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 water-sprite or nymph.

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 water-sprite or nymph.
2. noun The elemental being of water.
3. noun a small flask used to apply lotions to the eye.

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