Water-nymph
31Nymph (biology) — Leaf Hopper nymph of the Common Jassid (Eurymela fenestrata). Specimen approx 10mm in length. Taken in Swifts Creek, Victoria, Australia in January 2007. In biology, a nymph is the immature form of some invertebrates, particularly insects, which… …
32Water lily — Lily Lil y (l[i^]l [y^]), n.; pl. {Lilies} (l[i^]l [i^]z). [AS. lilie, L. lilium, Gr. lei rion. Cf. {Flower de luce}.] 1. (Bot.) A plant and flower of the genus {Lilium}, endogenous bulbous plants, having a regular perianth of six colored pieces …
33Water deity — This article is about Water Deities. For the novel by Wilbur Smith, see River God. See also: Water and religion File:Poseidon sculLolisjxissenhagen 2005.jpg Poseidon, Greek god of seas and waters. A water deity is a deity in mythology associated… …
34nymph — noun /ˈnɪmf/ a) The larva of certain insects. b) Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, etc. Syn: instar, naiad, lolita …
35nymph — [14] Greek númphē originally meant ‘bride’ (it was related to Latin nūbere ‘take a husband’, source of English connubial and nubile). It subsequently became extended, however, to ‘beautiful young woman’ and ‘female nature spirit, particularly one …
36Nymph — From Greek mythology, a lesser female divinity or spirit of nature, like a fairy. They live in forests and water, and appear as young beautiful maidens who are fond of music and dancing. The types of Nymphs are: Crenids Springs; Dryads and… …
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37nymph — [14] Greek númphē originally meant ‘bride’ (it was related to Latin nūbere ‘take a husband’, source of English connubial and nubile). It subsequently became extended, however, to ‘beautiful young woman’ and ‘female nature spirit, particularly one …
38sea nymph — noun (Greek mythology) a water nymph who was the daughter of Oceanus or Nereus • Topics: ↑Greek mythology • Hypernyms: ↑water nymph • Hyponyms: ↑Calypso, ↑Nereid, ↑Oceanid …
39Lady in the Water — Theatrical release poster Directed by M. Night Shyamalan Produced by …
40fragrant water lily — noun a water lily having large leaves and showy fragrant flowers that float on the water; of temperate and tropical regions • Syn: ↑water nymph, ↑pond lily, ↑Nymphaea odorata • Hypernyms: ↑water lily • Member Holonyms: ↑Nymphaea, ↑ …
