Wood Nymph (Noun)
Meaning
A deity or nymph of the woods.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks believed in a wood nymph who was said to inhabit the forest and control the growth of trees.
- In the painting, a beautiful wood nymph was depicted surrounded by flowers and leaves, embodying the spirit of nature.
- According to myth, the wood nymph was responsible for protecting the forest and its creatures from harm.
- The poet's use of imagery helped to conjure up the vision of a wood nymph, dancing through the forest with a gentle touch.
- In some cultures, the wood nymph was worshipped as a goddess, associated with fertility and the cycles of nature.