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- [ney-ad, -uh d, nahy-]
- /ˈneɪ æd, -əd, ˈnaɪ-/
- /ˈnaɪæd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ney-ad, -uh d, nahy-]
- /ˈneɪ æd, -əd, ˈnaɪ-/
Definitions of naiad word
- noun plural naiad (sometimes initial capital letter) Classical Mythology. any of a class of nymphs presiding over rivers and springs. 1
- noun plural naiad the juvenile form of the dragonfly, damselfly, or mayfly. 1
- noun plural naiad a female swimmer, especially an expert one. 1
- noun plural naiad Botany. a plant of the genus Najas, having narrow leaves and solitary flowers. 1
- noun plural naiad Entomology. an aquatic nymph. 1
- noun plural naiad a freshwater mussel. 1
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naiad popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for naiad
noun naiad
- fairy — (in folklore) one of a class of supernatural beings, generally conceived as having a diminutive human form and possessing magical powers with which they intervene in human affairs.
- spirit — the principle of conscious life; the vital principle in humans, animating the body or mediating between body and soul.
- goddess — a female god or deity.
- sprite — an elf, fairy, or goblin.
- nymphet — a young nymph.
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