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Nymph vs Emerger - What's the difference?

nymph | emerger |

As nouns the difference between nymph and emerger

is that nymph is the larva of certain insects while emerger is the form of an aquatic insect that is hatching or emerging; used in fly fishing.

nymph

English

(wikipedia 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

    emerger

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (fishing) The form of an aquatic insect that is hatching or emerging; used in fly fishing.
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