nympho-

/ˈnɪmfoʊ-/

prefix

nympha, nymphae (labia minora).

OriginAncient Greek νύμφη →
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Meanings

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  1. biologynympha, nymphae (labia minora).
  2. human sciencesadolescent girl or young woman.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekνύμφη“bride, young woman, adolescent girl”
  2. Englishnympho-

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

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nympho-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nympho-

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“nympho-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/nympho-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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