naiad
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Latin naias, from Ancient Greek Ναϊάς (Nāïas, “naiad”), from νάειν (naein, “to flow”).
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naiad (plural naiads)
- (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
- (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
