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- [nim-fee-uh m]
- /nɪmˈfi əm/
- /nˈɪmfiːəm/
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- [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
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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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