nymfe

Norwegian Nynorsk

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Definitions
  • (mythology) a nymph
  • by extension a nymph (beautiful young woman)
  • entomology a nymph (larva of certain insects)

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek νύμφη (bride, nymph, young wife) derived from Latin nympha (nymph, bride, labia minora).

Origin

Latin

nympha

Gloss

nymph, bride, labia minora

Concept
Semantic Field

Kinship

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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