Akademik

naiad

n. (pl. naiads or -des)
1 Mythol. a water-nymph.
2 the larva of a dragonfly etc.
3 any aquatic plant of the genus Najas, with narrow leaves and small flowers.
Etymology: L Naiumlas Naiumlad- f. Gk Naias -ados f. nao flow

Useful english dictionary. 2012.