Nymph meaning: Nymphs are minor female deities in ancient

Nymphs are minor female deities in ancient Greek folklore, associated with specific places, landforms, or trees. They have various powers and habits, and are often lovers or attendants of gods and heroes. There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun nymph, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. The nymphs were minor divinities who took the form of beautiful young women. They represented diverse aspects of nature, including water, mountains, trees, and even specific locales. They were also frequently divided into subgroups (such as Dryads, Naiads, and Nereids) according to the type of environment they inhabited. Definition of nymph noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.