nymph
Alternative forms
* nymphe (rare or archaic)
Noun
The larva of certain insects.
Any minor female deity associated with water, forests, grotto, etc.
A young girl, especially one who inspires lustful feelings.
Synonyms
* (insect larva) instar, naiad
* (attractive young woman) lolita, nymphet, nymphette
Derived terms
* nymphet
* nymphette
* nymphoid
Related terms
* lymph
* nympho
* nymphomania
* nymphomaniac
See also
* alseid, auloniad, crinaeae, limnades, meliae, napaeae, oceanids, oreads, pegaeae
* dryads, hamadryads, naiads, nereids
* Hesperides