Naiad

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈnaɪæd/

Origin

Latin naias, from Ancient Greek Ναϊάς (Nāïas, "naiad"), from νάειν (naein, "to flow").

Full definition of naiad

Noun

1. (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water.
2. (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly.

Synonyms

• (mythology) river god
• (aquatic larva) instar, larva, nymph

Anagrams

• Aidan
• Andai
• Diana
• Ida'an
• Nadia