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naiad
Part of speech: NounA water nymph, one of the imaginary beautiful maidens supposed to live in, and give life to, fountains, rivers, lakes, etc.
Usage examples "naiad":- Perhaps in that case you won't care to explain how you came on board the Naiad? - "The Brightener", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson.
- Here they were in Roger Fane's cabin on board the Naiad, and they had come out of a coffin found floating in the sea! - "The Brightener", C. N. Williamson A. M. Williamson.
- And he examined the Naiad, and then Genifrede's drawing, with the attention of an artist. - "The Hour and the Man An Historical Romance", Harriet Martineau.