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naiad    
n. 水中的仙女,女游泳家

水中的仙女,女游泳家

naiad
n 1: submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small
flowers; of fresh or brackish water [synonym: {naiad}, {water
nymph}]
2: (Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and
fountains

nymph \nymph\ (n[i^]mf), n. [L. nympha nymph, bride, young
woman, Gr. ny`mfh: cf. F. nymphe. Cf. {Nuptial}.]
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1. (Class. Myth.) A goddess of the mountains, forests,
meadows, or waters.
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Where were ye, nymphs, when the remorseless deep
Closed o'er the head of your loved Lycidas?
--Milton.
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2. Hence: A lovely young girl; a maiden; a damsel.
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Nymph, in thy orisons
Be all my sins remembered. --Shak.
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3. (Zool.) The pupa of an insect; a chrysalis.
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4. (Zool.) Any one of a subfamily (Najades) of butterflies
including the purples, the fritillaries, the peacock
butterfly, etc.; -- called also {naiad}.
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Naiad \Na"iad\ (n[=a]"y[a^]d; 277), n. [L. naias, -adis,
na["i]s, -idis, a water nymph, Gr nai:a`s, nai:`s, fr. na`ein
to flow: cf. F. na["i]ade. Cf. {Naid}.]
1. (Myth.) A water nymph; one of the lower female divinities,
fabled to preside over some body of fresh water, as a
lake, river, brook, or fountain.
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2. (Zool.) Any species of a tribe ({Naiades}) of freshwater
bivalves, including {Unio}, {Anodonta}, and numerous
allied genera; a river mussel.
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3. (Zool) One of a group of butterflies. See {Nymph}.
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4. (Bot.) Any plant of the order {Naiadaceae}, such as
eelgrass, pondweed, etc.
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  • Naiad - Wikipedia
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  • NAIADS (Naiades) - Fresh-Water Nymphs of Greek Mythology
    In Greek mythology the Naiads were the nymphs of rivers, streams, lakes, marshes, fountains and springs They were minor goddesses who attended the assemblies of the gods on Mount Olympus The Naiads were depicted as beautiful young women, usually seated, standing or reclining beside a spring, and holding a water-jug or frond of lush foliage
  • Naiads – Mythopedia
    The Naiads were water nymphs, generally associated with bodies of fresh water such as springs, rivers, and lakes Many of them were the daughters, lovers, or mothers of famous heroes and gods
  • NAIAD Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of NAIAD is any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains
  • Naiad | Greek mythology | Britannica
    Naiad, (from Greek naiein, “to flow”), in Greek mythology, one of the nymphs of flowing water—springs, rivers, fountains, lakes The Naiads, appropriately in their relation to freshwater, were represented as beautiful, lighthearted, and beneficent Like the other classes of nymphs, they were
  • The Naiads: A Complete Guide to the Water Nymphs (2023)
    At others, the Naiad invited herself and gave fresh water as a gift to the people The Naiads of towns were usually the daughters of a local river god Cities were not built directly next to the rivers to reduce the risk of flooding, but the water was still an important part of their livelihood Sometimes, however, the Naiads were immigrants
  • The Naiads in Greek Mythology - Greek Legends and Myths
    Naiads were water nymphs from Greek mythology Similar to Nereids and Oceanids, the Naiads were nymphs of freshwater sources
  • Naiad - Mythical Creatures and Beasts
    The Naiad, one of the most enchanting beings in Greek mythology, was a guardian of rivers, streams, springs, and lakes Unlike other elemental spirits, they were believed to embody the very essence of living water These graceful figures were celebrated not only for their beauty but also for their divine influence over fertility, agriculture, and even prophecy While at times gentle, they
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