HyperDic: water_sprite

English > 2 senses of the expression water sprite:
NOUNplantwater sprite, floating fern, Ceratopteris pteridioidesaquatic fern of tropical America often used in aquariums
person water sprite, water nymph, water spirita fairy that inhabits water
English > water sprite: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningaquatic fern of tropical America often used in aquariums.
Synonymsfloating fern, Ceratopteris pteridioides
Member ofCeratopteris, genus Ceratopteriswater ferns
Broaderaquatic fern, water fernferns that grow in water
English > water sprite: 2 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA fairy that inhabits water.
Synonymswater nymph, water spirit
NarrowerundineAny of various female water spirits
Broaderfairy, faery, faerie, fay, spriteA small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
Spanishninfa del agua
Catalannimfa de l'aigua

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