water nymph

English edit

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Etymology edit

From Middle English water-nymph, equivalent to water +‎ nymph.

Noun edit

water nymph (plural water nymphs)

(mythology) A female spirit presiding over fountains, wells, streams, etc.
Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

Synonyms edit

naiad

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