naiad

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see also: Naiad

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈneɪæd/, /ˈneɪəd/, /ˈnaɪæd/, /ˈnaɪəd/

Noun

naiad (plural naiads)

1. (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
2. (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
3. Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

Synonyms

• (mythology) river god
• (aquatic larva) instar, larva, nymph
• (aquatic plant) water nymph

Translations

• French: naïade
• German: Najade
• Portuguese: náiade, náiada
• Russian: ная́да
• Spanish: náyade

Translations

• German: Najade
• Russian: ная́да
• Spanish: náyade

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Naiad

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Proper noun

1. (astronomy) A moon of Neptune

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