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Definition of Dryad
1. Noun. A deity or nymph of the woods.
Definition of Dryad
1. n. A wood nymph; a nymph whose life was bound up with that of her tree.
Definition of Dryad
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) In Greek myth, a female tree spirit. ¹
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Definition of Dryad
1. a nymph of the woods [n -S or -ES] : DRYADIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Dryad
1. A wood nymph; a nymph whose life was bound up with that of her tree. Origin: L. Dryas, pl. Dryades, Gr, pl, fr. Oak, tree. See Tree. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)