ondine Definition
a water nymph or mermaid in German mythology.
Phrases with ondine
a female spirit or nymph inhabiting water, often depicted in folklore and literature
Example
The undine was said to lure sailors to their deaths with her beauty.
a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish, typically depicted singing and luring sailors to their deaths
Example
The mermaid was said to live in the depths of the ocean.
a supernatural being associated with water, often depicted as mischievous or malevolent
Example
The water sprite was said to cause floods and drownings.
Summary: ondine in Brief
'Ondine' [on-deen] is a noun that refers to a water nymph or mermaid in German mythology. It is often used interchangeably with 'undine,' which is a female spirit or nymph inhabiting water, and 'mermaid,' a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
