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nymphe

nymphe is the alternative spelling 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.

See all 5 meanings of nymph

Forms of nymphe

pluralnymphes
pluralnymphae

Questions about nymphe

What is nymphe the alternative spelling of?
Nymphe is the alternative spelling of nymph.

Words near nymphe in the dictionary

  1. nymphalid
  2. nymphalids
  3. nymphaline
  4. nymphalines
  5. nymphatic
  6. nymphe
  7. nymphea
  8. nymphean
  9. nymphectomies
  10. nymphectomy
  11. nymphed

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