water nymph

noun

: a nymph (such as a naiad, Nereid, or Oceanid) associated with a body of water

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The Magic And The Reality A Naiad, an enchanting water nymph, dances in an underwater lily pad garden. Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 The mythological story of the Roman water nymph Sabrina was written in the 12th century, and a statue depicting her has been on display in Britain since the 1800s. Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2023

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of water nymph was in the 14th century

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“Water nymph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20nymph. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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