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nymphæ

nymphæ is the plural of nymph.

Meaning of nymph

Noun

nymph (plural nymphs or nymphae)

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

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Questions about nymphæ

What is nymphæ the plural of?
Nymphæ is the plural of nymph.

Words near nymphæ in the dictionary

  1. nymphs of darkness
  2. nymphs of the pavement
  3. nymphs of the pavé
  4. nymphuline
  5. nymphulines
  6. nymphæ
  7. nymphæa
  8. nymphæum
  9. nyms
  10. nymshift
  11. nymshifted

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