Meaning & use
nymph
In Greek and Roman mythology, a minor female nature spirit associated with a place such as a forest or river.
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According to legend, a nymph lived in the spring at the edge of the forest.
The painting depicts several nymphs dancing beside a moonlit river at dusk.
A note on using this word
In biology, 'nymph' also names the young, wingless stage of certain insects before they become adults.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An immature form of certain insects that resembles a small, wingless version of the adult.
The dragonfly nymph lived underwater for nearly a year before emerging with wings.
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