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  • 21nymph- — combining form or nympho also nymphi Etymology: French nymph , from Latin, from Greek, from nymphē 1. : nymph nympholepsy …

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  • 22nymph — noun Etymology: Middle English nimphe, from Middle French, from Latin nympha bride, nymph, from Greek nymphē more at nuptial Date: 14th century 1. any of the minor divinities of nature in classical mythology represented as beautiful maidens… …

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  • 23nymph — [[t]nɪ̱mf[/t]] nymphs 1) N COUNT In Greek and Roman mythology, nymphs were spirits of nature who appeared as young women. 2) N COUNT A nymph is the larva, or young form, of an insect such as a dragonfly …

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  • 24nymph —    obsolete    a prostitute    In standard usage, a mythical semi divine and beautiful maiden. More explicitly as nymph of darkness, of delight, of the pavement, etc …

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  • 25nymph — noun 1》 a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful young woman.     ↘literary a beautiful young woman. 2》 an immature form of a dragonfly or other insect that does not undergo complete metamorphosis. Derivatives nymphal adjective… …

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  • 26nymph — *a (G). A nymph; a bride …

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  • 27nymph — /nɪmf / (say nimf) noun 1. one of a numerous class of inferior divinities of mythology, conceived as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as attending a superior deity. 2.… …

  • 28Nymph Errant — Music Cole Porter Lyrics Cole Porter Book Romney Brent Basis Nymph Errant, a novel by James Laver Productions …

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  • 29Nymph (Dungeons & Dragons) — Nymph Characteristics Alignment Chaotic Good Type Fey Image Wizards.com image Publication history Mythological origins …

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  • 30Nymph and Fawn — Artist Isidore Konti Year 1917 Dimensions 142.9 cm × 61 cm × 51 cm (56.25 in × 24 in × 20 in) Location India …

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