What does "naiad" mean?
Naiad: (Zoöl.) Any species of a tribe (Naiades) of freshwater bivalves, including Unio, Anodonta, and numerous allied genera; a river mussel.
Additional senses
- 2.(Zoöl) One of a group of butterflies. See Nymph.
- 3.(Bot.) Any plant of the order Naiadaceæ, such as eelgrass, pondweed, etc.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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