Definition of NYMPH

nymph

Plural: nymphae, nymphs

Noun

  • A mythological nature spirit, often a beautiful maiden.
  • (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
    • "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"
  • a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
  • a voluptuously beautiful young woman
  • Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.
  • A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.
  • The larva of certain insects.
  • Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.

Verb

  • To fish using a nymph larva as bait.

Examples

  • She conjured up a beautiful play, placing NYMPH strategically to extend her lead.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English nimphe, from Old English nymphē and Old French nimphe, both from Latin nympha (“nymph, bride”), from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride”). Doublet of nympha.

Scrabble Score: 15

nymph: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nymph: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nymph: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

nymph: valid Words With Friends Word