# nymphae

Pronunciation: say "NIM-fee" US /ˈnɪmfi/, UK /ˈnɪmfiː/

## Noun

1. Plural of nympha. — plural of nympha
   - Simple: Plural of nympha. Used when there is more than one.
   - _Just behind the beaks of the clam, the nymphae form two raised ridges where the ligament attaches._
   - _In this species the nymphae are long and narrow, which helps collectors tell it from its relatives._
2. Plural of nymph. Rare and learned; the usual plural is nymphs. — plural of nymph
   - Simple: Plural of nymph. This Latin plural is rare, and the usual plural is nymphs.

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