wood nymph

/ˌwʊd ˈnɪmf/
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Other forms: wood nymphs

Definitions of wood nymph
  1. noun
    a deity or nymph of the woods
    synonyms: dryad
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    types:
    hamadryad
    the nymph or spirit of a particular tree
    type of:
    nymph
    (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden
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