nymph

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Synonyms: lymph, nmph, nyph

Antonyms: lymph, nmph, nyph

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|Greek mythology|Roman mythology}} Any [[female]] [[nature]] [[spirit]] associated with [[water]], [[forest]]s, [[grotto]]s, [[wind]], etc.
2. A [[young]] [[girl]], especially one who is [[attractive]], [[beautiful]] or [[graceful]].
3. {{lb|en|entomology}} The [[larva]] of certain [[insect]]s.
4. {{lb|en|entomology}} Any of various [[butterfly|butterflies]] of the [[family]] {{w|Nymphalidae}}.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|fishing}} To [[fish]] using a nymph larva as [[bait]].

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