nymphs (Meaning)
nymphs
any of various hemimetabolous insects in an immature stage and especially a late larva (as of a true bug) in which rudiments of the wings and genitalia are present, one of many goddesses in old legends represented as beautiful young girls living in mountains, forests, meadows, and waters, any of various immature insects, girl, a nymphal stage in the life cycle of an insect or acarid, any insect larva that differs chiefly in size and degree of differentiation from the imago, a larva of an insect (such as a grasshopper, true bug, or mayfly) with incomplete (see incomplete sense 3) metamorphosis (see metamorphosis sense 2) that differs from the imago (see imago sense 1) especially in size and in its incompletely developed wings and genitalia, a mite or tick in the first eight-legged form that immediately follows the last larval molt, any of the minor divinities of nature in classical mythology represented as beautiful maidens dwelling in the mountains, forests, trees, and waters, an immature insect (as a dragonfly or grasshopper) that differs from the adult chiefly in the size of the body and in its incompletely developed wings
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nymphs Sentence Examples
- The ethereal nymphs danced gracefully through the moonlit forest, their laughter echoing through the trees.
- The river nymphs teased the handsome youth, enticing him with their seductive songs.
- The nymph's form shimmered with an otherworldly radiance, her beauty captivating all who beheld her.
- The mischievous nymphs loved to play pranks on travelers, leading them astray with their illusions.
- The water nymph emerged from the crystal-clear stream, her long, flowing hair cascading over her shoulders.
- The forest nymphs guarded their ancient secrets, sharing them only with those who proved worthy.
- The nymphs' voices blended together in a harmonious melody that seemed to come from another realm.
- The tree nymphs stood tall and majestic, their bark adorned with elaborate carvings of woodland scenes.
- The nymphs' eyes sparkled with an inexplicable wisdom, as if they possessed knowledge beyond mortal comprehension.
- Legend has it that nymphs can grant wishes to those who approach them with pure intentions and a gentle spirit.
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any of various hemimetabolous insects in an immature stage and especially a late larva (as of a true bug) in which rudiments of the wings and genitalia are pres
mermaids, naiades, dryads, naiads, hamadryads, sirens, Nereids, water nymphs,wood nymphs, oreads
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The ethereal nymphs danced gracefully through the moonlit forest, their laughter echoing through the trees.
The river nymphs teased the handsome youth, enticing him with their seductive songs.
The nymph's form shimmered with an otherworldly radiance, her beauty captivating all who beheld her.
The mischievous nymphs loved to play pranks on travelers, leading them astray with their illusions.
