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nymphaea

/nɪmˈfiːə/

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noun

Seerose

Originally, the European white water lily; later also, a species of the genus Nymphaea.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully planted the Nymphaea in the pond, hoping its delicate white flowers would bloom by summer. "

Der Gärtner pflanzte die Seerose sorgfältig in den Teich und hoffte, dass ihre zarten weißen Blüten bis zum Sommer blühen würden.

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noun

Nymphäum

An ancient Greek or Roman shrine consecrated to water nymphs, often with a fountain.

Examples :

"The wealthy Roman family built a beautiful nymphaea in their garden, complete with a marble fountain and statues of water nymphs, to honor the spirits of the local spring. "

Die wohlhabende römische Familie errichtete in ihrem Garten ein wunderschönes Nymphäum, komplett mit einem Marmorbrunnen und Statuen von Wassernymphen, um die Geister der örtlichen Quelle zu ehren.

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