SINCE 1828
naiad
noun
na·iad
| \ ˈnā-əd
, ˈnī-, -ˌad
\
, ˈnī-, -ˌad
\
plural naiads
or naiades\ ˈnā-ə-ˌdēz
, ˈnī- \
, ˈnī- \
Definition of naiad
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
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naiad
noun
na·iad
| \ ˈnā-əd
\
\
plural naiads
or naiades\ ˈnā-ə-ˌdēz \
Kids Definition of naiad
: a nymph believed in ancient times to be living in lakes, rivers, and springs
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