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Meaning of nymphaea | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/nɪmˈfiːə/

Definitions

  1. the European white water lily.
  2. Any species of the genus Nymphaea.

Equivalents

Français nymphaea
Русский нимфея

Examples

“Guianerius, cap. 8, tract. 15, would have them used twice a day, and when they come forth of the baths, their backbones to be anointed with oil of almonds, violets, nymphæa, fresh capon-grease, etc.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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