Naiad
noun
A water nymph in Greek and Roman mythology.
In the myth, the naiad would protect the river she lived in.
Often appears as...
- naiad of the spring
- naiad's grotto
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A type of aquatic plant or its young, submerged form.
The pond was filled with colorful naiads.
Often appears as...
- naiad plant
- naiad pondweed
noun
A water nymph in Greek and Roman mythology.
In the myth, the naiad would protect the river she lived in.
Often appears as...
- naiad of the spring
- naiad's grotto
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A type of aquatic plant or its young, submerged form.
The pond was filled with colorful naiads.
Often appears as...
- naiad plant
- naiad pondweed
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Originates from Greek and Roman mythology, reflects the naiads' role as guardians.
Naiads were seen dancing under the moonlight to guard their waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Used for describing actual mythical entities, not humans or objects metaphorically.
The ancient vase depicted a naiad next to a river god.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Might be used in literature or art to evoke a magical or fantastic atmosphere.
Her voice had the enchanting melody of a naiad's song.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Originates from Greek and Roman mythology, reflects the naiads' role as guardians.
Naiads were seen dancing under the moonlight to guard their waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Used for describing actual mythical entities, not humans or objects metaphorically.
The ancient vase depicted a naiad next to a river god.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Might be used in literature or art to evoke a magical or fantastic atmosphere.
Her voice had the enchanting melody of a naiad's song.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythological Origin
Originates from Greek and Roman mythology, reflects the naiads' role as guardians.
Naiads were seen dancing under the moonlight to guard their waters.
Pro Tip 2/3Literal Use
Used for describing actual mythical entities, not humans or objects metaphorically.
The ancient vase depicted a naiad next to a river god.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Reference
Might be used in literature or art to evoke a magical or fantastic atmosphere.
Her voice had the enchanting melody of a naiad's song.
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