one of a numerous class of lesser deities of mythology, conceived of as beautiful maidens inhabiting the sea, rivers, woods, trees, mountains, meadows, etc., and frequently mentioned as attending a superior deity.

a beautiful or graceful young woman.

a maiden.

the young of an insect that undergoes incomplete metamorphosis.

noun

dryad , fairy , goddess , mermaid , naiad , nymphet , spirit , sprite , sylph , damsel , daphne , deity , female , girl , houri , hydriad , maiden , nereid , oread , siren , undine , woman