water nymphs

noun

plural of water nymph
as in sirens

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  1. sirens
  2. mermaids
  3. wood nymphs
Noun
  • In a region where there are no paved roads, no running water and no electricity, there are, unsurprisingly, no such entities as air raid sirens or anti-aircraft systems.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2026
  • The trooper followed the Tesla without lights or sirens and saw the driver turn the vehicle's lights off while exiting at Dale Street.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of sirens
Noun
  • Visit with the mermaids, explore the marketplace, and check out stunt shows.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • He was known for his sense of whimsy, childlike wonder, and a love of the natural world—many of his preferred designs were based on flora and fauna and yielded fantastical images like mermaids, butterflies, and much more.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of mermaids
Noun
  • To pass the time, the families developed music and recounted tales about wood nymphs and forest spirits, folklore that became an integral part of the culture.
    — Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wood nymphs
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