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1. (n.) naiad
(in Greek myth) any of a group of nymphs presiding over rivers and springs.
2. naiad
the aquatic nymph of certain insects, as the dragonfly or mayfly.
3. naiad
any of several aquatic plants of the genus Najas and family Najadaceae, having narrow opposite leaves and solitary flowers.
Etymology: (1610–20; < L Nāïad- (s. of Nāïas) < Gk Nāïás a water nymph)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) naiad, water nymph
submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
2. (noun) naiad
(Greek mythology) a nymph of lakes and springs and rivers and fountains
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1. (noun) naiad
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
2. (noun) naiad
any species of a tribe (Naiades) of freshwater bivalves, including Unio, Anodonta, and numerous allied genera; a river mussel
3. (noun) naiad
one of a group of butterflies. See Nymph
4. (noun) naiad
any plant of the order Naiadaceae, such as eelgrass, pondweed, etc
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