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Nymphaeum (noun) means a shrine dedicated to water nymphs, frequently featuring a fountain.

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A shrine dedicated to water nymphs, frequently featuring a fountain.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

A learned borrowing from Latin nymphaeum, which came from Ancient Greek νυμφαῖον (numphaîon), a noun formed from νυμφαῖος (numphaîos, “sacred to the nymphs”), itself from νύμφη (númphē, “nymph”).

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"nymphaeum" (noun) means a shrine dedicated to water nymphs, frequently featuring a fountain.

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