nymph
Nymph (noun) means In mythology, a minor female nature spirit linked to rivers, woods, or mountains. Example: “In the myth, the nymph lived in the spring at the heart of the forest.”
How to use nymph
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither a mythical nature-spirit, or the young, wingless stage of an insect like a dragonfly or grasshopper.
Word forms
nymphed past tense, nymphs plural, nymphae plural, nymphs singular
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In the myth, the _____ lived in the spring at the heart of the forest.
Etymology
From Old French nimphe and Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek nymphe, meaning "bride" or "young woman".
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What does “nymph” mean?
The word “nymph” means in mythology, a minor female nature spirit linked to rivers, woods, or mountains. In plain terms, either a mythical nature-spirit, or the young, wingless stage of an insect like a dragonfly or grasshopper.
How do you pronounce “nymph”?
“Nymph” is pronounced NIHMF (/ˈnɪmf/ in IPA).
How do you use “nymph” in a sentence?
Here is “nymph” used in a sentence: “In the myth, the nymph lived in the spring at the heart of the forest.”
What part of speech is “nymph”?
“Nymph” is a noun.
Where does the word “nymph” come from?
The word “nymph” comes from Ancient Greek. From Old French nimphe and Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek nymphe, meaning "bride" or "young woman".
How many meanings does “nymph” have?
“Nymph” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in mythology, a minor female nature spirit linked to rivers, woods, or mountains.