nymph
US /nɪmf/
UK /nɪmf/
1.
nimfa
a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods, or other locations
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The ancient Greeks believed in forest nymphs.
Orang Yunani purba percaya kepada nimfa hutan.
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A water nymph was said to guard the sacred spring.
Seorang nimfa air dikatakan menjaga mata air suci.
2.
nimfa, larva
an immature form of an insect that does not change greatly as it grows, e.g., a dragonfly, mayfly, or locust
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The dragonfly nymph lives underwater before emerging as an adult.
Nimfa pepatung hidup di bawah air sebelum muncul sebagai dewasa.
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Locusts develop through a nymph stage.
Belalang berkembang melalui peringkat nimfa.