river-nymph

noun

A nymph residing in and presiding over a river; a naiad.

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Meanings

nounriver-nymph (plural river-nymphs)

plural river-nymphs · alternative river nymph

  1. Greekhuman sciencesA nymph residing in and presiding over a river; a naiad.

    The Wood-nymphs were the companions and attendants of the huntress goddess Artemis; the Sea-nymphs averted shipwreck from pious navigators; and the Spring and River-nymphs poured forth fruitfulness on the earth.

    1828, Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, volume II, London: William Harrison Ainsworth, page 225

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
naiad

Origin

From river + nymph.

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