nereid

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A proper noun referring to any of the 50 sea nymphs in Greek mythology who were daughters of the sea god Nereus.

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1. Sea nymph in Greek mythologyC1formal

   One of the 50 sea nymphs, daughters of the sea god Nereus, who lived in the Mediterranean Sea and were often depicted as beautiful maidens.

   نيريدة

   • The Nereids were said to accompany Poseidon's chariot.
   • In ancient art, a Nereid is often shown riding a dolphin.
   • Thetis, the mother of Achilles, was the most famous of the Nereids.