as in nymphs
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
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One dying cockroach was found on the floor near the soup area and three dead nymphs on the glue board between the two-compartment sink and the ware washing machine.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026 -
Signs of an infestation include fecal stains (black or rusty-looking spots) on fabrics, shed skins, or the adult bugs, which are oval, flat, reddish-brown and about 3/16-inch long or nymphs, which are yellowish and transparent, says Oi.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Patterns from mermaids and Stonehenge to the New York City skyline and Paris's Eiffel Tower.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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The Laguna Ocean Foundation also kicks off every summer with its annual Kelp Fest, where visitors can take photos with mermaids, listen to live music, and participate in a large-scale beach clean-up.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Nov. 2025
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“Oreads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oreads. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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