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Added 9 October 2026

naiad

/ˈneɪæd/ noun

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A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.

Origin

From Latin Nāïas, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”).

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