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oread

noun

ˈȯr-ē-ˌad How to pronounce oread (audio)
Definition of oreadnext
as in nymph
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors oreads supposedly prefer to live in hills and mountains

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  1. nymph
  2. mermaid
Noun
  • 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
Definition of nymph
Noun
  • The mermaid headboard was also created by Friday, who strung the fish-string lights too.
    — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The gown was a mermaid style, meaning the skirt flared out, creating a mermaid tail look.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of mermaid
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“Oread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oread. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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