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Nympha [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

Another name of the pupa, chrysalis, or aurelia; the second state of an insect, passing to its perfect form.

Nympha [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Same as Nymph, 3.

2. Two folds of mucous membrane, within the labia, at the opening of the vulva.

Nymphaea [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

A genus of aquatic plants having showy flowers (white, blue, pink, or yellow, often fragrant), including the white water lily and the Egyptia lotus.

Nymphal [Adjective] Webster's Dictionary 1913

Of or pertaining to a nymph or nymphs; nymphean.

Nymphales [Noun plural] Webster's Dictionary 1913

An extensive family of butterflies including the nymphs, the satyrs, the monarchs, the heliconias, and others; -- called also brush-footed butterflies.