Definition of "nymph" in Anglais

noun

1. (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) Any female nature spirit associated with water, forests, grotto, wind, etc.

2. A young girl, especially one who is attractive, beautiful or graceful.

3. (entomology) The larva of certain insects.

4. (entomology) Any of various butterflies of the family Nymphalidae.

verb

1. (fishing) To fish using a nymph larva as bait.