wood nymphs

Definition of wood nymphsnext
plural of wood nymph
as in nymphs
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors wood nymphs were usually conceived as being both beautiful and amorous

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Noun
  • 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
  • Along the way have been alligators, mermaids, Mickey Mouse, Elvis, dinner theaters, Dolly Parton, the Holy Land and assorted entrepreneurs.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026
  • During those early days, swimmers entertained patrons, before being replaced by mermaids with shiny tails.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Wood nymphs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wood%20nymphs. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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