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wood nymph

 

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Noun wood nymph has 1 sense
  1. dryad, wood nymph - a deity or nymph of the woods
    --1 is a kind of nymph
    --1 has particulars: Napaea, Napea; hamadryad

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Wood Nymph

Description:

A wood nymph refers to a mythical creature or spirit in Greek mythology that dwells in forests, groves, or trees. Often depicted as young and beautiful, wood nymphs are closely associated with nature and are believed to possess a deep connection with the natural world.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Mythical Creature:

1. In Greek mythology, wood nymphs were believed to be the protectors of forests and guardians of trees.

2. The young shepherd caught a glimpse of a shimmering wood nymph among the ancient oaks.

Noun - Figurative Usage:

1. The ethereal ballerina moved on stage with the grace of a wood nymph.

2. She wandered through the meadow, feeling like a free-spirited wood nymph in her flowy dress.

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