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
  • Praying mantis nymphs are also great aphid eaters.
    Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 June 2026
  • The nymphs usually reside under the trees where they were born and feed on their roots.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Jacob Elordi as a Chanel mermaid.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 10 June 2026
  • The dress’s mermaid-esque skirt dripped in feathers all the way down.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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“Oread.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oread. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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