Nymph
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪmf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Nymph is a noun meaning (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
Meaning
(Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
More Meanings
- A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
- (entomology) The larva of certain insects.
- (entomology) Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.
- (fishing) To fish using a nymph larva as bait.
Example Sentences
Kuster meanwhile nymphed the middle of the Snag. When I joined him, I threw my streamer between the main channel's flow and the skinnier side-channel flow, […]
Word Forms
- nymphs
- nymphae
- nymphe
- nymphing
- nymphed
Synonyms for nymph
Depending on context, synonyms include lolita, nymphet, nymphette, instar, naiad, houri.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include houri, sylph, dragonfly, stonefly, nimph, waternymph.
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