What does naiad mean?
Naiad means (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water..
Naiad
/ˈneɪæd/ · noun
Meaning
(Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water..
Definitions by Sense
- (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
- (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
- Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.
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Word Forms
- naiads
- naiades
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What is a synonym for naiad?
Common synonyms include river god, instar, larva, nymph.
What is the opposite of naiad?
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How do you use naiad in a sentence?
Use naiad where its definition matches the intended context.
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