water nymph

English

noun
Definitions
  • (mythology) A female spirit presiding over fountains, wells, streams, etc.
  • Any of various aquatic plants of the genus .

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English water-nymph affix from English water + English nymph.

Origin

English

nymph

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