Nymphoid
/ˈnɪm.fɔɪd/noun
Resembling or having the form of a nymph.
Did you know?The second half, -oid, comes from Greek *-oeidēs* meaning “form, likeness,” a suffix that also appears in words like asteroid and humanoid, turning the word into a built-in act of transformation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
GRK
nymphē
“a young woman; a bride; a lesser nature goddess”
Ancient Greek
GRK
-oeidēs
“having the form or likeness of”
Late Latin
LAT
nymphoides
“nymph-like, resembling a nymph”
Modern English
ENG
nymphoid
“resembling a nymph”