nereidae

/nɛriˈaɪdi/

Definitions

1. noun

In Greek mythology, the Nereidae, also known as the Nereids, are sea nymphs, daughters of Nereus and Doris.

“The mythological figure, Amphitrite, was the queen of the Nereidae and the wife of Poseidon.”

Synonyms

  • oceanids
  • sea nymphs

Antonyms

  • land creatures