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nymphaeum

nym·phae·um
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [nim-fee-uh m]
    • /nɪmˈfi əm/
    • /nˈɪmfiːəm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [nim-fee-uh m]
    • /nɪmˈfi əm/

Definitions of nymphaeum word

  • noun plural nymphaeum a room or area having a fountain, statues, flowers, etc. 1
  • noun plural nymphaeum an architecturally treated outlet of a reservoir or aqueduct. 1
  • noun nymphaeum A grotto or shrine dedicated to a nymph or nymphs. 1
  • noun nymphaeum a Greek or Roman monument, frequently with a water feature, that is dedicated to nymphs 0

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Origin of nymphaeum

First appearance:

before 1760
One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Latin < Greek nymphaîon place sacred to nymphs, noun use of neuter of nymphaîos, equivalent to nýmph(ē) nymph + -aios adj. suffix

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Parts of speech for Nymphaeum

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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nymphaeum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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