hydriad

/haɪˈdriəd/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature, particularly one from Greek mythology, often depicted as a female water nymph or a beautiful woman.

“The ancient Greek texts described a hydriad as a mystical being, half-human and half-fish, living in the rivers and streams.”

Synonyms

  • naiad
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • land-dwelling
  • terrestrial