naiad

/ˈnaɪæd/ · noun

Meaning

A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

water nymph(English)affirmative(English)naid(English)nymph(English)waternymph(English)undine(English)nimph(English)rivermaiden(English)mussel(English)pearly(English)lilliput(English)galatea(English)

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Sources

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