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Definition of 'naiad'

English

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
  • (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.

    • Synonyms

    * (mythology) river god * (aquatic larva) instar, larva, nymph

    See also

    * dryad * nereid

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    Similar to 'naiad'

    need, nowed, nowd, newed, noyed, nayed, naaied