NYMPH


Meaning of NYMPH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ nɪmf ]

n. 1 any of various mythological semi-divine spirits regarded as maidens and associated with aspects of nature, esp. rivers and woods. 2 poet. a beautiful young woman. 3 a an immature form of some insects. b a young dragonfly or damselfly. øønymphal adj. nymphean adj. nymphlike adj. [ME f. OF nimphe f. L nympha f. Gk numphe]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.