Definition of nymph

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Nymph (n.) The pupa of an insect; a chrysalis.

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Nymphales :: Nymphales (n. pl.) An extensive family of butterflies including the nymphs, the satyrs, the monarchs, the heliconias, and others; -- called also brush-footed butterflies..
Fresh :: Fresh (superl) Youthful; florid; as, these fresh nymphs..
Nymphical :: Nymphical (a.) Of or pertaining to nymphs.
Nymphomania :: Nymphomania (n.) Morbid and uncontrollable sexual desire in women, constituting a true disease..
Zygenid :: Zygenid (n.) Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively..
Paranymph :: Paranymph (n.) A friend of the bridegroom who went with him in his chariot to fetch home the bride.
Houri :: Houri (n.) A nymph of paradise; -- so called by the Mohammedans.
Nymph :: Nymph (n.) Any one of a subfamily (Najades) of butterflies including the purples, the fritillaries, the peacock butterfly, etc.; -- called also naiad..
Sea-maid :: Sea-maid (n.) A sea nymph.
Nenuphar :: Nenuphar (n.) The great white water lily of Europe; the Nymphaea alba.
Naiad :: Naiad (n.) One of a group of butterflies. See Nymph.
Nymphly :: Nymphly (a.) Resembling, or characteristic of, a nymph..
Nymphiparous :: Nymphiparous (a.) Producing pupas or nymphs.
Nympha :: Nympha (n.) Same as Nymph, 3..
Nuphar :: Nuphar (n.) A genus of plants found in the fresh-water ponds or lakes of Europe, Asia, and North America; the yellow water lily. Cf. Nymphaea..
Nympholeptic :: Nympholeptic (a.) Under the influence of nympholepsy; ecstatic; frenzied.
Nymph :: Nymph (n.) A goddess of the mountains, forests, meadows, or waters..
Sovereign :: Sovereign (n.) Any butterfly of the tribe Nymphalidi, or genus Basilarchia, as the ursula and the viceroy..
Nymphish :: Nymphish (a.) Relating to nymphs; ladylike.
Daphne :: Daphne (n.) A nymph of Diana, fabled to have been changed into a laurel tree..
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