Nympha

[nimfә]

Definition

(n.) Same as Nymph, 3.

(n.) Two folds of mucous membrane, within the labia, at the opening of the vulva.

Edited by Bernice

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. (Ent.) Pupa, chrysalis, aurelia.

Checker: Phelps

Definition

n. the pupa or chrysalis of an insect.—n.pl. Nymph (nimf′ē) the labia minora.—adj. Nymphip′arous producing pup?—ns. Nymphī′tis inflammation of the nymph? Nymphot′omy the excision of the nymph?

Editor: Meredith