单词 | nympha |
释义 | Definition of nympha in English:nymphanoun ˈnɪmfə
OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin nympha semi-divine spirit, young woman, maiden, larva of an insect, in post-classical Latin also labia minora from ancient Greek νύμϕη young bride, maiden, semi-divine spirit, larva of an insect, a type of mollusc, in Hellenistic Greek also clitoris, (in poetic use) water; probably cognate with classical Latin nūbere to marry. Definition of nympha in US English:nymphanounˈnɪmfə
OriginEarly 17th century; earliest use found in Philemon Holland (1552–1637), translator. From classical Latin nympha semi-divine spirit, young woman, maiden, larva of an insect, in post-classical Latin also labia minora from ancient Greek νύμϕη young bride, maiden, semi-divine spirit, larva of an insect, a type of mollusc, in Hellenistic Greek also clitoris, (in poetic use) water; probably cognate with classical Latin nūbere to marry. |
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