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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Noun
  • After hatching, neem oil sprays may suppress (but likely won’t eliminate) the nymph stages.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2026
  • As part of this act of atonement, four bulls and four heifers are slaughtered at the sanctuaries of the nymphs, and their bodies are left in a grove.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Flau'Jae Johnson wore a custom black velvet bodysuit and mermaid-silhouette skirt designed by Bent Kahina, featuring a dramatic, fur black shawl that draped down along the orange carpet.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The Laguna Ocean Foundation kicks off every summer with its annual KelpFest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up.
    Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2026
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“Oread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oread. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.

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