naiad
/ˈneɪæd/
noun 3name 1
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2ADJ.
silent
PREP.
after
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noun
1
A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
2
The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.
3
Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas.
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A moon of Neptune
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After this the naiad was silent. A red flush branded the boy’s face. He did not know what love was: though the blush was very becoming.
Tatoeba · #621182602
One of the moons, Naiad has a tilted orbital plane and circles Neptune in a zig zag, up and down pattern.
Tatoeba · #11372428Usage Notes
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