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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

nereids

/ˈnɪriːdz/ noun · British & US
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What does nereids mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, the Nereids were the 50 sea-nymph daughters of the sea god Nereus. In modern usage, the term refers to the sea nymphs in general.

Example

"The mermaid's song was reminiscent of the Nereids' enchanting voices in ancient Greek mythology."

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