naiad

== English == === Etymology === From Latin Nāïas, from Ancient Greek Νᾱϊάς (Nāïás, “naiad”), from νάω (náō, “to flow”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈneɪæd/, /ˈneɪəd/, /ˈnaɪæd/, /ˈnaɪəd/ === Noun === naiad (plural naiads or naiades) (Greek mythology) A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water. (entomology) The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly. Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas. ==== Synonyms ==== (mythology): river god (aquatic larva): instar, larva, nymph (aquatic plant): water nymph ==== Translations ==== === See also === dryad Nereid === Anagrams === Adina, Aidan, Andai, Diana, IANAD, Ida'an, Nadia