water nymphs

noun

plural of water nymph
as in sirens

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  1. sirens
  2. mermaids
  3. wood nymphs
Noun
  • The attack comes as Russia has sharply intensified its air campaign in recent days, with air raid sirens sounding repeatedly across Kyiv and explosions and the rumble of air defenses punctuating the city throughout the day.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The monsters of the original — the Cyclops and the sirens — are replaced by drones that buzz across the stage and models of robotic war machines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sirens
Noun
  • 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
  • Artists, artisans, and food vendors, demonstrations of live combat styles including German longsword, fencing, and pirate swashbuckling, activities such as Squires’ spot with mermaids, games, and family entertainment.
    — Jeffrey F. Bill, Baltimore Sun, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of mermaids
Noun
  • To pass the time, the families developed music and recounted tales about wood nymphs and forest spirits, folklore that became an integral part of the culture.
    — Christine Muhlke, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of wood nymphs
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