nymph

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Etymology

From Middle English nimphe, from Old English nymphē and Old French nimphe, both from Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek νύμφη.

Pronunciation

• (British, America) IPA: /ˈnɪmf/

Noun

nymph (plural nymphs)

1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.

   Hyponyms: dryad, naiad, Oceanid, oread

2. A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.

   Synonyms: lolita, nymphet, nymphette

3. (entomology) The larva of certain insects.

   Synonyms: instar, naiad

4. (entomology) Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.

Related terms

• lymph
• nymphaeum
• nympho
• nymphomania
• nymphomaniac
• sylph

Translations

• French: nymphe
• Italian: ninfa
• Portuguese: ninfa
• Russian: личи́нка
• Spanish: ninfa

Translations

• French: nymphe
• German: Nymphe
• Italian: ninfa
• Portuguese: ninfa
• Russian: ни́мфа
• Spanish: ninfa

Translations

• German: Nymphomanin
• Italian: ninfa, sirenetta
• Portuguese: ninfa
• Russian: краса́вица
• Spanish: ninfa

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