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water nymph

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water nymph

–noun
1. a nymph of the water, as a naiad, a Nereid, or an Oceanid.
2. water lily.
3. any aquatic plant of the genus Najas, having narrow, opposite leaves.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME
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water nymph  
n.   Mythology
A nymph, such as a naiad or Nereid, living in or near water.
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