wood nymph

noun
UK: /wʊd nɪmf/
US: /wʊd nɪmf/

  1. A mythical spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful young woman who lives in the woods.

    1. The wood nymph danced among the trees.
    2. Legend says that a wood nymph protects the forest from those who would harm it.

Synonyms

dryad hamadryad

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "wood nymph" is /wʊd nɪmf/ in British English and /wʊd nɪmf/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "wood nymph": dryad, hamadryad.

Example usage of "wood nymph": "The wood nymph danced among the trees.". More examples on the page.