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nymph
nymph
/ˈnɪmf/
noun
(
)
A larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
(
nymph
)
a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
The nymph of the dragonfly darted around the pond, awaiting its transformation.
The nymph of the dragonfly darted around the pond, awaiting its transformation.
(
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(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
(
nymph
)
(classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
The ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water
the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water
A voluptuously beautiful young woman
(
houri
,
nymph
)
a voluptuously beautiful young woman
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