Meaning of Nereid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈnɪriˌɪd/

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  1. Noun

    Nereid

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from modern Latin Nereidae, from the Greek name Nēreus (see Nereid)

    Definitions

    1. (Greek mythology) any of the 50 sea nymphs who were daughters of the sea god Nereus

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