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nymphaea

/nɪmˈfiːə/

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noun

Кувшинка

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. "

Садовник тщательно посадил кувшинку в пруд, надеясь, что ее нежные белые цветы расцветут к лету.

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noun

Нимфей

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. "

Богатая римская семья построила в своем саду красивый нимфей с мраморным фонтаном и статуями водяных нимф, чтобы почтить духов местного источника.

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