Nymph (disambiguation)

Nymph (disambiguation)

In Greek mythology, a nymph (νύμφη) is a female nature-spirit.

Nymph may also mean:

  • Nymph (biology), is the immature form of some invertebrate species.
  • A jungle nymph is a type of large stick insect found in Malaysia belonging to the order Phasmatodea.
  • Nymph (fishing), is a lure that imitates the insect life-stage.
  • Water nymph (plant), several species of aquatic plants in the Nymphaeaceae family.
  • A Nymph (Dungeons & Dragons) is a monster in the Dungeons and Dragons role-playing game
  • Nymph (film), a 2009 Thai film
  • Nymph, the "Beta Angeloid: Electronic Warfare Type" in the anime Sora no Otoshimono.

See also:

  • Nymphet, a sexually attractive young woman
  • Nymphomania, a psychology term for a form of sex-addiction.
  • The Nymphs, a 1990s US-American alternative rock band

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