nymph

A noun with multiple meanings: in classical mythology, a minor nature goddess depicted as a beautiful maiden; in entomology, the larval stage of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis; or, in a figurative sense, a voluptuously beautiful young woman.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: в классической мифологии — второстепенная богиня природы, изображаемая как прекрасная дева; в энтомологии — личиночная стадия насекомого с неполным превращением; или, в переносном смысле, чувственно красивая молодая женщина.esSustantivo con varios significados: en la mitología clásica, una deidad menor de la naturaleza representada como una doncella hermosa; en entomología, el estado inmaduro de un insecto con metamorfosis incompleta; o, en sentido figurado, una mujer joven de belleza sensual.frNom avec plusieurs sens : dans la mythologie classique, divinité mineure de la nature représentée comme une belle jeune fille ; en entomologie, stade larvaire d'un insecte à métamorphose incomplète ; ou, au sens figuré, jeune femme d'une beauté sensuelle.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: in der klassischen Mythologie eine niedere Naturgöttin, dargestellt als schöne Jungfrau; in der Entomologie das Larvenstadium eines Insekts mit unvollständiger Verwandlung; oder im übertragenen Sinn eine sinnlich schöne junge Frau.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: na mitologia clássica, divindade menor da natureza representada como uma bela donzela; na entomologia, estágio larval de inseto com metamorfose incompleta; e, em sentido figurado, mulher jovem e bela.zh多义词：在古典神话中指自然界次要的女神，常被描绘为美丽的少女；在昆虫学中指不完全变态昆虫的幼虫阶段；也可比喻性感美丽的年轻女子。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: في الأساطير الكلاسيكية إلهة ثانوية للطبيعة تُصوَّر كفتاة جميلة؛ وفي علم الحشرات طور يرقاني لحشرة ذات تحول ناقص؛ أو مجازًا امرأة شابة فاتنة.

1. Mythological spirit B2 formal

   A minor female deity in classical mythology, often associated with a particular natural location like a forest, river, or mountain, and typically depicted as a beautiful young woman.

   • The ancient Greeks believed that a nymph lived in every spring.
   • In the story, the hunter fell in love with a forest nymph.
   • Sculptures of nymphs often adorned Roman gardens.

   ruНимфаesNinfa (mitología)frNymphe (divinité mineure de la mythologie classique)deNympheptNinfazh宁芙arحورية

   Synonymes: fairyspritesylph

2. Insect stage B2 formal

   An immature form of certain insects, such as dragonflies or grasshoppers, that resembles the adult but lacks fully developed wings and reproductive organs.

   • The dragonfly nymph lives underwater before emerging as an adult.
   • A mayfly nymph can take several years to develop.
   • The biologist studied the nymph stage of the grasshopper.

   ruНимфаesNinfa (estadio inmaduro de insectos)frnymphe (stade immature)deNympheptNinfazh若虫arحورية

   Synonymes: naiad

3. Attractive young woman C1 informal

   A literary or informal term for a young woman who is considered exceptionally beautiful and alluring.

   • The poet described her as a nymph dancing through the meadow.
   • She moved with the grace of a nymph.
   • In the novel, the mysterious nymph captivated everyone at the ball.

   ruНимфаesNinfa (mujer atractiva)frjeune femme très belle et attirantedeNympheptNinfazh仙女arحسناء فاتنة

   Synonymes: beautybelleenchantressgoddessnymphetsirenstunnersylphvenusvision

• nymphs plural form
• nymphs' possessive plural form
• nymph's possessive singular form