NYMPHA

Etymology

Noun

nympha (plural nymphae)

(entomology) A nymph.

(anatomy, now rare) Each of the labia minora.

Each of a pair of processes in certain bivalves, to which the ends of the external ligament are attached.

Source: Wiktionary


Nym"pha, n.; pl. Nymph. Etym: [L. See Nymph a goddess.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Same as Nymph, 3.

2. pl. (Anat.)

Definition: Two folds of mucous membrane, within the labia, at the opening of the vulva.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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