undine

noun

un·​dine ˌən-ˈdēn  ˈən-ˌdēn 

: an elemental being in the theory of Paracelsus inhabiting water : water nymph

Examples of undine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

An undine is a tragic figure, committed to love on a scale that is grand and alien, while forced to rely on the capriciousness of a fickle human heart. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

New Latin undina, from Latin unda wave — more at water

First Known Use

1819, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for undine

• agin
• alkene
• allene
• ameen
• amin
• arene
• athene
• baleen
• beeline
• benzene
• between
• bromine

Medical Definition

undine

noun

un·​dine ˈən-ˌdēn  ˌən-ˈdēn 

: a small glass container used for irrigating the eyes