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Etymology · Ancient Greek

νύμφη

4 English words descend from Ancient Greek νύμφη, most common first.

nymphAny female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grottos, wind, etc.
lymphadenopathyAn abnormal enlargement of the lymph nodes; it is often a nonspecific sign of infection but is also often of obscure origin and benign.
nymphaA nymph.
nympho-nympha, nymphae (labia minora).