Definition of Nereid

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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Ne·re·id    (nîr-d) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Greek Mythology Any of the sea nymphs, the 50 daughters of Nereus.
2. The satellite of Neptune that is eighth in distance from the planet.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Latin Nrïs , Nrïd-, from Greek, from Nreus, Nereus

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