nymfe
Norwegian Nynorsk
noun-f2
Definitions
- (mythology) a nymph
- by extension a nymph (beautiful young woman)
- entomology a nymph (larva of certain insects)
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek νύμφη (bride, nymph, young wife) derived from Latin nympha (nymph, bride, labia minora).
Origin
Latin
nympha
Gloss
nymph, bride, labia minora
Concept
Semantic Field
Kinship
Ontological Category
Person/Thing