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Definition of nymphaea

nymphaea

/nɪmˈfiːə/
nym · phae · a
Plural:nymphaeas
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Adjective:nymphaeaceous
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nymphaea Lexical Profile

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A genus of aquatic plants in the family Nymphaeaceae, native to temperate and tropical regions worldwide, commonly known as water lilies and characterized by broad floating leaves and large, showy, multi-petaled flowers.

Example

"The horticulturist carefully tended to the vibrant pink nymphaea blossoming near the center of the ornamental pond."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'nymphaea', borrowed from Ancient Greek 'numphaia' (water lily). The aquatic plant was named in honor of the water nymphs (Naiads) of Greco-Roman mythology, reflecting its natural habitat in ponds and slow-moving streams.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nymphaea. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nymphaea
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