hamadryad

noun

ˌha-mə-ˈdrī-əd How to pronounce hamadryad (audio)
Definition of hamadryadnext
as in nymph
a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors the ancients believed that hamadryads adopted particular trees as their permanent dwelling places

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  1. nymph
  2. mermaid
  3. dryad
Noun
  • Yet, at least in the lab, that does not seem to enhance the nymphs’ chances of survival.
    Tim Vernimmen, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Due to nymph feeding patterns, honeydew may be found on nearby plants and other surfaces through the spring, which could attract other insects, such as wasps and butterflies.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of nymph
Noun
  • Moroney chose a blue strapless mermaid gown with a tulle skirt.
    Marissa Muller, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Over blue mermaid martinis, the conversation turns to Glenn’s age.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of mermaid
Noun
  • Having regained his health, Geralt heads off with Jaskier and the dryad Milva to find Ciri, following a little skirmish with some power-mad guards.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 27 July 2023
  • Merlin and Cosmo are both in their 30s, with dark curly hair and similarly rangy builds, though Merlin’s face is more delicate, as though a distant ancestor might have been part elf or dryad.
    Jennifer Kahn, New York Times, 8 June 2023
Definition of dryad
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