Nereid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪəɹiɪd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nereid is a noun meaning (Greek mythology) Alternative letter-case form of Nereid.
Meaning
(Greek mythology) Alternative letter-case form of Nereid.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) A youthful and pretty bather.
- (zoology) Alternative form of nereidid.
Example Sentences
I knew in the back of my mind that the “nereid” wore a bikini intended for photography and that she lived in that bikini all summer.
Word Forms
- nereids
- nereides
Synonyms for nereid
Depending on context, synonyms include ragworm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polychaetes, neleid, naiad, naid, sirene, nymph.
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