Nympha

//ˈnɪmfə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A nymph.
  2. 2
    Each of the labia minora. archaic
  3. 3
    Each of a pair of processes in certain bivalves, to which the ends of the external ligament are attached.

Synonyms

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caterpillargrublarvamaggotnymph

Etymology

From Latin nympha, from Ancient Greek νύμφη (númphē, “bride, nymph”). Doublet of nymph.

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labia minora

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