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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The typical genus of the family Nymphonidæ, having well-developed mandibles and five-jointed palpi. N. gracilis is a small European species, about ¼ of an inch long. N. hamatum is a larger sea-spider.
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(nymphon) in which, through some symbolical actions, their souls were wedded to their angels in the Pleroma.
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913
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