water nymphs

noun

plural of water nymph
as in sirens

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  1. sirens
  2. mermaids
Noun
  • In its Facebook post, CHP said legitimate law enforcement vehicles are equipped with emergency lights and sirens.
    — Velvet Wu July 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
  • Bahrain authorities reported that sirens were sounded and urged citizens to head to safe places.
    — NPR Staff, NPR, 14 July 2026
Definition of sirens
Noun
  • Later in the video, the kids sing a song that teaches listeners the names of sea creatures, including dolphins and mermaids.
    — Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
  • Brown-Taher, who founded Renna in 2019, said the brand has been working with Garrod for a while, and was eager to have her design the cresting waves, long-haired mermaids and galleon-style sailing ships that adorn the space.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
Definition of mermaids
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