Naiad: meaning, definitions and examples

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naiad

 

[ หˆnaษช.รฆd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mythology water

In Greek mythology, a naiad is a type of water nymph associated with fountains, wells, springs, and clouds. Naiads are often depicted as beautiful maidens who inhabit fresh water and were believed to have the power to heal and nourish the land.

Synonyms

nymph, spirit, water nymph

Examples of usage

  • The naiad danced gracefully around the spring.
  • Legend says the naiad could grant wishes to those who found her.
  • Many poets have written about the enchanting naiad of the river.
  • The naiad's laughter echoed through the forest.

Translations

Translations of the word "naiad" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น naiade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฏเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Naiade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ naiad

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐั—ะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ naiad

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใ‚คใ‚ขใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท naรฏade

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ naiade

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท naiad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜์ด์•„๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุฆุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naiad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ naiad

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฐด็ฒพ็ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ naiad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ naiad

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะธะฐะด

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ naiad

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ naiade

Word origin

The term 'naiad' originates from the Ancient Greek word 'ฮฝฮฑฮนฮฌฯ‚' (naiรกs), meaning 'water nymph'. The roots can be traced to Proto-Indo-European *nehi-, which means 'to flow' or 'to swim', illustrating the association of naiads with flowing water. In ancient literature, naiads were often associated with various bodies of fresh water and were considered to be the protectors of these waterways. They played a significant role in Greek culture, often being depicted in art, literature, and mythology as symbols of beauty, nurturing, and the life-giving properties of fresh water. Their presence in myths frequently included themes of love, transformation, and the interaction between the mortal world and the divine. Over time, the perception of naiads has evolved, yet they continue to be celebrated in various forms of storytelling, representing the boundless allure of nature and its mysteries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,900, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.