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- [nim-fee-uh m]
- /nɪmˈfi əm/
- /nɪmfˈiə/
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- [nim-fee-uh m]
- /nɪmˈfi əm/
Definitions of nymphaea word
- noun plural nymphaea a room or area having a fountain, statues, flowers, etc. 1
- noun plural nymphaea an architecturally treated outlet of a reservoir or aqueduct. 1
- noun nymphaea (botany) Originally, the white water lily; later also, a species of the genus Nymphaea. 1
- noun nymphaea any of the plants, known as water lilies, that are members of the genus Nymphaea 0
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Origin of nymphaea
First appearance:
before 1760 One of the 46% newest English words
1760-70; < Latin < Greek nymphaîon place sacred to nymphs, noun use of neuter of nymphaîos, equivalent to nýmph(ē) nymph + -aios adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Nymphaea
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nymphaea popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
nymphaea usage trend in Literature
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- how to grow nymphaea caerulea?
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