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water sprite
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noun
a sprite or spirit inhabiting the water, as an undine.
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Origin of water sprite
First recorded in 1790–1800
Words nearby water sprite
water spider, water splash, watersport, water sports, waterspout, water sprite, water sprout, water starwort, water stick insect, water strider, water supply
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