naiad

neɪˈɑɪˌæd

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek and Roman mythology, a nymph who presided over a freshwater source, such as a river or lake.

“The naiad of the nearby lake was said to have the power to heal any wound.”

Synonyms

  • nymph
  • water spirit

Antonyms

  • desert dweller
  • dry land spirit