naiad
See also: Naiad
English
![](../I/m/DragonflyNymph.jpg)
Dragonfly naiad
Etymology
Latin naias, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”).
Pronunciation
Audio (file) - IPA(key): /ˈneɪæd/, /ˈneɪəd/, /ˈnaɪæd/, /ˈnaɪəd/
Noun
Synonyms
- (mythology): river god
- (aquatic larva): instar, larva, nymph
- (aquatic plant): water nymph
Translations
female deity
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