Meaning of 'nymph'

Find the meaning of the word ‘nymph’

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Meaning of ‘nymph’

3 definitions found.

nymph

noun

a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)

noun

(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden

Example: "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"

noun

a voluptuously beautiful young woman

Synonyms: houri

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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