Definition of nymph

nymphnoun

tiên nữ

/nɪmf//nɪmf/

The word "nymph" originates from ancient Greek mythology and culture. In Greek, a "nympha" (νύμφη) referred to a female attendant or servant of a divinity, often depicted as a beautiful and charming female figure. These nymphae were believed to be the guardians of nature, such as rivers, springs, and forests. Over time, the term extended to describe mythical creatures, like the nymphs of Greek mythology, who were said to inhabit the natural world and were often associated with the goddesses of nature. In Latin, the term "nymph" was translated as "nymphna," and it has since been adopted into various languages, including English. Today, the term "nymph" is used in literature, art, and even everyday language to refer to a beautiful and alluring female figure, often with connotations of innocence and naivety.

Summary
type danh từ
meaning(thần thoại,thần học) nữ thần (sông núi, cây cỏ)
meaning(thơ ca) người con gái đẹp
meaning(động vật học) con nhộng
namespace

(in ancient Greek and Roman stories) a spirit of nature in the form of a young woman, that lives in rivers, woods, etc.

(trong những câu chuyện cổ Hy Lạp và La Mã) một linh hồn của thiên nhiên dưới hình dạng một phụ nữ trẻ, sống ở sông, rừng, v.v.

a young insect that has a body form that does not change very much as it grows

một loài côn trùng non có hình dạng cơ thể không thay đổi nhiều khi lớn lên

Example:
  • a dragonfly nymph

    một con chuồn chuồn non

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