Etymology

nympho-

Today it means: nympha, nymphae (labia minora). Full definition →

Ancient Greek νύμφη
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromνύμφη“bride, young woman, adolescent girl”
  2. English todaynympho-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride, young woman, adolescent girl”).

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