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nymphaea Synonyms
Another word for nymphaea
Choosing another word for nymphaea depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
Any aquatic perennial plant of the genus Nymphaea (family Nymphaeaceae), native to temperate and tropical freshwater habitats worldwide and commonly known as the water lily, characterized by rounded floating leaves and showy, fragrant, many-petaled blossoms in shades of white, pink, yellow, or blue.
Strongest
waterlily
Strong
lotus
• noun (Context 2)
Plural form of nymphaeum: in classical Greek and Roman architecture, a monument, grotto, or sanctuary consecrated to the water nymphs, typically built around a natural spring or ornamental fountain.
Usage Example
"Archaeologists excavated several ornate Roman grottoes adorned with marble statues and mosaic basins."
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grottoes
Weak
shrines
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