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noun • A female deity (nymph) associated with water, especially a spring, stream, or other fresh water. • The aquatic larva (nymph) of a dragonfly or damselfly. • Any of various aquatic plants of the genus Najas. | ||||||||
| 42% | 5 | Heavenly houris according to Islamic faith | ||||||
noun • a voluptuously beautiful young woman • (Islam) one of the dark-eyed virgins of perfect beauty believed to live with the blessed in Paradise | ||||||||
| 37% | 8 | Fellow takes on 50 frenzied houris -- what a gesture! | ||||||
noun • a showy gesture • an ornamental embellishment in writing • a display of ornamental speech or language • the act of waving • (music) a short lively tune played on brass instruments verb • grow vigorously • make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance • move or swing back and forth | ||||||||
Houris From Asia End In Disappointment
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NAIADES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NAIADES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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