naiad

One entry found for naiad.

Main Entry: na·iad
Pronunciation: 'nA-&d, 'nI-, -"ad
Function: noun
Inflected Form(s): plural na·iads or na·ia·des /-&-"dEz/
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French or Latin; Middle French naïade, from Latin naiad-, naias, from Greek, from nan to flow -- more at NOURISH
1 : any of the nymphs in classical mythology living in and giving life to lakes, rivers, springs, and fountains
2 : an aquatic insect nymph (as of a mayfly, dragonfly, damselfly, or stone fly)
3 : any of a genus (Najas of the family Najadaceae) of submerged aquatic plants