Water Nymph (Noun)
Meaning 1
Submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A water lily having large leaves and showy fragrant flowers that float on the water; of temperate and tropical regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 3
(Greek mythology) any nymph of the water.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- In Greek mythology, the water nymphs were often depicted as beautiful maidens, dwelling in the ocean and other bodies of water.
- The water nymph's long hair flowed like the seaweed in the currents as she swam through the coral reef.
- According to legend, the water nymphs were known to lure sailors to their deaths with enchanting songs and beauty.
- In ancient art, the water nymph was often shown as a lovely maiden riding a dolphin or a swan through the waves.
- The myth of the water nymph has captivated artists and writers for centuries, inspiring countless works of literature and art.
Meaning 4
A fairy that inhabits water.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.