water sprite

American  

noun

1. a sprite or spirit inhabiting the water, as an undine.

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Etymology

Origin of water sprite

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

Asuka has an easy life with her doting fiancé—but everything’s about to change when she discovers her childhood friend has been reborn as a folkloric water sprite, and she decides to take him home….

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2011

In the Broadway fantasy Ondine, Actress Audrey Hepburn, winner of the best-acting "Tony" award for her role, played the part of a water sprite with fatal charms.

From Time Magazine Archive

It tells the sad sweet story of Daphnis and of Chloe, A herdsman and a water sprite, how they loved and lost.

From Time Magazine Archive

But now he is in danger of taking a dunking from a petite, persistent water sprite, Colleen O'Connor, 28.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her curly golden hair was wreathed with soft green water-grasses, and her rosy cheeks and dancing eyes made her look like a mischievous water sprite.

From Patty in Paris by Wells, Carolyn