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fay vs water nymph

water nymph vs fay

fay and water nymph both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fay Yes No No No
water nymph Yes No No No
As nouns, water nymph is a hyponym of fay; that is, water nymph is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fay:
  • fay: a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
  • water nymph: a fairy that inhabits water
fay (noun) water nymph (noun)
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers (Greek mythology) any nymph of the water
a fairy that inhabits water
submerged aquatic plant having narrow leaves and small flowers; of fresh or brackish water
a water lily having large leaves and showy fragrant flowers that float on the water; of temperate and tropical regions
Difference between fay and water nymph

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