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hamadryad

noun

ˌha-mə-ˈdrī-əd

Definition of hamadryad

as in nymph

a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors the ancients believed that hamadryads adopted particular trees as their permanent dwelling places

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Juveniles, known as nymphs, which resemble small, wingless black and red beetles with white spots, are found in the early summer, with adults, characterized by gray to brown outer wings with black spots, emerging in late summer.

— Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026
After the eggs hatch, the young dragonflies, called nymphs, live underwater for at least six months and for up to five years for some species.

— Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Alaïa’s oxblood jersey gown proves the point, with a high mock neck and figure-skimming silhouette that lets the fabric do the talking, before falling into a sweeping mermaid hem.

— Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
In a photo from the ceremony shared by a Jenner fan account, the reality star seemingly showed off a hint of the archival mermaid-style gown, which is from the Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2004 collection.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of mermaid

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In Ovid’s version of the story, after cutting down a sacred oak, Erysichthon is cursed with insatiable hunger by the dryad nymph who inhabited it.

— Ellen Walker, JSTOR Daily, 3 Sep. 2025
Having regained his health, Geralt heads off with Jaskier and the dryad Milva to find Ciri, following a little skirmish with some power-mad guards.

— Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 July 2023

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