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Meaning of nymph

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

nymph

Pronunciation:/ˈnɪmf//ˈnɪmf/

noun

Definitions

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

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

    Synonyms:lolitanymphetnymphette
  3. The larva of certain insects.

    Synonyms:instarnaiad
  4. Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.