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Nereids

The word “Nereids” has 3 syllables: Ne-re-ids

It's pronounced as /ˈnɛr.i.ɪdz/

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In the thesaurus, “Nereids” has 13 synonyms.

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Synonyms for Nereids

Meanings of Nereids

  • noun
    1. One of 50 sea nymphs who were attendants upon Poseidon (Neptune), and were represented as riding on sea horses, sometimes in human form and sometimes with the tail of a fish.
    2. A worm of the genus Nereis, having sharp retractable jaws and an annelid body.

Example Sentences

  • The Nereids were said to assist Poseidon in calming the turbulent seas.
  • Fishermen often left offerings for the Nereids to ensure a bountiful catch.
  • Myths describe the Nereids as beautiful sea nymphs who protect marine life.
  • The sailors believed they saw the Nereids dancing on the moonlit waves.
  • Ancient Greek art often depicted the Nereids riding dolphins or sea horses.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms or another words to Nereids, such as: Oceanids, dryads, hamadryads, mermaids, naiades, naiads, nymphs.

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Oceanids

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