3. (Zoöl) One of a group of butterflies. See Nymph.

4. (Bot.) Any plant of the order Naiadaceæ, such as eelgrass, pondweed,

etc.

Na"iant (?), a. (Her.) See Natant. Crabb.

Na"id (?), n. [See Naiad.] (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of

small, fresh- water, chætopod annelids of the tribe Naidina. They

belong to the Oligochæta.

Na"ïf` (&?;; formerly &?;), a. [F. naïf. See Naïve.] 1. Having a true

natural luster without being cut; -- applied by jewelers to a precious

stone.

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