Nereid

[neer-ee-id] / ˈnɪər i ɪd /

NOUN

water nymph

Synonyms

WEAK

Oceanid kelpie limniad mermaid naiad nix ocean nymph river nymph sea nymph water elf water sprite

Example Sentences

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She looks like a nereid, guarding the sea behind her, ready to kick away underwater when it rushes in.

From The New Yorker • May 19, 2017

The nereid reached out and pulled Mal onto the back of the hippocamp.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

The nereid made no move to hand Mal over.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Without warning, the nereid thrust Mal at him and vanished underwater.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

“We need to go. It may return. Ready?” said the nereid.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell