naiad
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/ˈnaɪæd/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
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Synonyms
instarlarvanymphwater nymphriver godaffirmativenaidwaternymphundinenimphrivermaidenhydriadarethusanymphæumephydriadninanereidnymphaeum