What is another word for naiad?
73 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ nˈe͡ɪad], [ nˈeɪad], [ n_ˈeɪ_a_d]
A naiad is a mythological creature that is typically associated with water and nature. In Greek mythology, a naiad is a female spirit that dwells in streams, lakes, and rivers. Some synonyms for the word naiad might include water nymph, sprite, fairy, or mermaid. These creatures are often depicted as beautiful and enchanting, with long hair and flowing dresses. They are known for their grace and agility, and many tales have been told of their mischievousness and magical powers. While the word naiad is specific to Greek mythology, other cultures have their versions of these water spirits, each with their unique stories and characteristics.
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Synonyms for Naiad:
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• nymph • person • water nymph Other relevant words:
- Benshie ,
- Cloud-compeller ,
- Familiar ,
- Fay ,
- Hydrographer ,
- Hydrophytic Plant ,
- Limniad ,
- Nixie ,
- Ondine ,
- Sea-maid ,
- Sylphid ,
- Water god ,
- aquatic nymph ,
- aquatic plant ,
- banshee ,
- chrysalis ,
- damsel ,
- deity ,
- demiurge ,
- dolphin ,
- dryad ,
- fairy ,
- fragrant water lily ,
- god ,
- goddess ,
- hamadryad ,
- hydrography ,
- kelpie ,
- larva ,
- mermaid ,
- merman ,
- neptune ,
- nereid ,
- nix ,
- nymph ,
- ocean nymph ,
- oread ,
- peri ,
- pixie ,
- pixy ,
- pond lily ,
- river nymph ,
- sea nymph ,
- sibyl ,
- siren ,
- sprite ,
- sylph ,
- trident ,
- triton ,
- undine ,
- water spirit ,
- water sprite ,
- wood nymph .
How to use "Naiad" in context?
The naiad is the goddess of fresh water in Greek mythology. She is the daughter of Nereus and Doris, and sister of Autolycus. She is also the wife of Okeanos.
Homophones for Naiad:
- nitwitted, nammad, nitweed, nad, nutate, nantua, 2nd, nett, neonate, nominate, needed, name day, nuda, need, nonentity, noontide, nitid, ninety, net, natta, nude, natty, ninth, ninetieth, no-hit, numdah, newt, nitwit, Numidia, non-white, nutty, nominated, nudity, not, notate, not yet, nada, numida, n-th, nth, noonday, nut, new-made, not due, 32nd, nd, nomad, ninety-two, needy, neat, 42nd, node, nt, nematode, netted, nonwoody, note, nit, nintoo, named, noted, nematoda, numididae, nato, nimiety, nandu, 22nd, nintu, naiant, nod.
Holonyms for Naiad:
n.
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plant
Genus Naias, Genus Najas, naias, najas.
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plant
Hyponym for Naiad:
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person
water nymph.
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plant
aquatic plant, hydrophyte, Hydrophytic Plant, water plant.
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person
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