| nympha | Origin: L. See Nymph a goddess. 1. <zoology> Same as Nymph. 2. <anatomy> Two folds of mucous membrane, within the labia, at the opening of the vulva. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| nymphaea | <botany> A genus of aquatic plants having showy flowers (white, blue, pink, or yellow, often fragrant), including the white water lily and the Egyptia lotus. Recent critics have endeavored to show that this genus should be called Castalia, and the name Nymphaea transferred to what is now known as Nuphar. Origin: L, the water lily, Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| nymphal | 1. Pertaining to a nymph. 2. Pertaining to the labia minora (nymphae). (05 Mar 2000) |
| nymphales | <zoology> An extensive family of butterflies including the nymphs, the satyrs, the monarchs, the heliconias, and others. Synonym: brush-footed butterflies. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |