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Salmacis

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Sal·ma·cis  (sl-mss)
n. Greek Mythology
A nymph who fell in love with Hermaphroditus and became united with him in one body.
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Noun1.Salmacis - nymph who merged with Hermaphroditus to form one bodySalmacis - nymph who merged with Hermaphroditus to form one body
nymph - (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden; "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"
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