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oread

noun

ˈȯr-ē-ˌad

Definition of oread

as in nymph

a mythical goddess represented as a young girl and said to live outdoors oreads supposedly prefer to live in hills and mountains

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After the eggs hatch, the young dragonflies, called nymphs, live underwater for at least six months and for up to five years for some species.

— Olga R. Rodriguez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
The re-inspection resulted in the closure and red placard being upheld after inspectors found eight live German and Turkistan cockroaches throughout the facility, plus seven dead and dying nymph cockroaches.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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Called a mermaid’s purse because of its shape and size, the zebra shark egg’s translucence revealed an embryo.

— Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Saturday, utilizes 56,000 square feet of indoor space to host more than 200 vendors, sword-fighting, costume contests, live musicians, mermaids, fairies and photo ops.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

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