English

Etymology
From OF. nimphe < L. nympha "nymph, bride" < AGr. polytonic|ν�μ�η (numph�) "bride"

Noun
en-noun

1. The larva of certain insects.
2. italbrac|Greek & Roman mythology Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, etc.
3. A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings.

Translations
trans-top|insect larva
Italian: t+|it|ninfa|f
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Japanese: 幼�#Japanese|幼� (�����, y�chū)
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trans-top|mythology: minor water deity
German: t-|de|Nymphe|f
Italian: t+|it|ninfa|f
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Japanese: 水�精 (�����, mizu no sei)
Romanian: t|ro|nimf�|f
Serbian: rusalka f, vila f
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trans-top|young girl which may inspire lust
Italian: t+|it|ninfa|f
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Related terms
nymphette
nympho
nymphomania
nymphomaniac

Category:Greek mythology
Category:Insects
Category:Roman mythology

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• 2008-01-01 05:13 - Carl Daniels - /* Translations */

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