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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
Latina 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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