un·dine

(ŭn-dēn′, ŭn′dēn′)

In the occult philosophy of Paracelsus, a being having water as its element.

[New Latin undīna, from Latin unda, wave; see wed- in Indo-European roots.]

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undine

(ˈʌndiːn)

(Classical Myth & Legend) any of various female water spirits

[C17: from New Latin undina, from Latin unda a wave]

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un•dine

(ʌnˈdin, ˈʌn din)

n.

(orig. in the writings of Paracelsus) any of a group of elemental beings, female and mortal, but soulless, that live in water. Compare sylph (def. 2).

[< New Latin undīna < Latin und(a) wave, water]

undine

according to Paracelsus, a water nymph or spirit, female in form and lacking a soul until married to a mortal and mother of his child.

See also: Mythology

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undine - any of various female water spirits

water spirit, water sprite, water nymph - a fairy that inhabits water

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