nymph
nounfeminineliterário/ˈnĩfɐ/medium
nin·fa
Definition
In classical mythology, a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform.
In the myth, a nymph falls in love with the young shepherd.
The painting depicts nymphs dancing in a forest glade.
Etymology
Do latim 'nympha', por sua vez do grego 'nymphē' (noiva, donzela).