Nymph
/nˈɪmf/
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Definition
(noun) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
Sentence Examples
Tom is a centaur and Mary is a nymph.
Hermaphroditus fell in love with the nymph Salmacis.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In Greek mythology, a ____ is often depicted as a beautiful spirit of the woods or water.