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nymph

English

Alternative forms

nymphe (rare or archaic)

Etymology

From Middle English nimphe, from French nimphe, from Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek ????? (númph?, “bride”). Doublet of nympha.

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /?n?mf/

Noun

nymph (plural nymphs or nymphæ)

(Greek, Roman) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
Synonyms: lolita, nymphet, nymphette
(entomology) The larva of certain insects.
Synonyms: instar, naiad
(entomology) Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.

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