English Explanatory Dictionary

paranymph

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A friend of the bridegroom; a best man; a bridesmaid.
  2. An ally or spokesman; someone who speaks in support of someone else.

Pronunciation

/ˈpaɹənɪmf/

Word forms

paranymph paranymphs

Etymology

From Middle French paranymphe, from Latin paranymphus, from Ancient Greek παράνυμφος (paránumphos, “friend of bridegroom”), from παρα- (para-, “para-”) + νύμφη (númphē, “bride”).

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