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Definition of Nymph

1. Noun. (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden. "The ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"

2. Noun. A larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly).

3. Noun. A voluptuously beautiful young woman.

Definition of Nymph

1. n. A goddess of the mountains, forests, meadows, or waters.

Definition of Nymph

1. Noun. The larva of certain insects. ¹

2. Noun. (qualifier Greek & Roman mythology) Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, grotto, etc. ¹

3. Noun. A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nymph

1. a female spirit [n -S] : NYMPHAL, NYMPHEAN [adj]

Medical Definition of Nymph

1. 1. A goddess of the mountains, forests, meadows, or waters. "Where were ye, nymphs, when the remorseless deep Closed o'er the head of your loved Lycidas ?" (Milton) 2. Hence: A lovely young girl; a maiden; a damsel. "Nymph, in thy orisons Be all my sins remembered." (Shak) 3. The pupa of an insect; a chrysalis. 4. Any one of a subfamily (Najades) of butterflies including the purples, the fritillaries, the peacock butterfly, etc. Synonym: naiad. Origin: L. Nympha nymph, bride, young woman, Gr., cf. F. Nymphe. Cf. Nuptial. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nymph

nying nyjer nylgau nylgaus nylghai nylghais nylghau nylghaus nylidrin nylidrin hydrochloride

nylon nylon stocking nylonase nylons nym nymph (current term) nymph of the pavé nymphae nymphaea nymphaeum

nymphales nymphalid nymphalids nymphean nymphetic

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