nymphaea Meaning & Definition
/nɪmˈfiːə/
What Does Nymphaea Mean?
Nymphaea is used as a noun meaning the European white water lily. It can also mean Any species of the genus Nymphaea.
Nymphaea: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /nɪmˈfiːə/ |
| Synonyms | genus nymphaea |
| Plural | nymphaeas |
Nymphaea Definition (Noun)
- , the European white water lily.
- Any species of the genus Nymphaea.
Noun
- plural of nymphaeum
Synonyms of Nymphaea
genus nymphaea
Nymphaea synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
nymphaea (plural nymphaeas)
nymphaea
Origin of Nymphaea
Origin 1: From Latin nymphaea, from Ancient Greek νυμφαῖα (numphaîa), feminine singular form of νυμφαῖος (numphaîos, “sacred to the nymphs”), from νύμφη (númphē, “nymph”).
Origin 2: Sense 2 is a semantic loan from translingual Nymphaea, from the same Latin and Greek.
Origin 3: Inflected forms.
Questions People Ask About Nymphaea
What part of speech is nymphaea?
Nymphaea is a noun.
What is another word for nymphaea?
Close synonyms of nymphaea are genus nymphaea. See the full list of nymphaea synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of nymphaea?
The plural of nymphaea is nymphaeas.