nympha

/nɪmfə,ˈnɪmfə/

Definitions

1. noun

a female nymph in Greek mythology, often depicted as a beautiful maiden associated with a natural feature or a forest.

“The artist was inspired by the myth of the nympha that inhabited the forest near her home.”

Synonyms

  • dryad
  • nymph

Antonyms

  • beast
  • monster