Nymphon
/ˈnɪmfɒn/Zoology
noun
A genus of pycnogonids (sea spiders). Formerly also: †an animal of this genus, a sea spider (obsolete ).
Origin
Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Nymphon from Hellenistic Greek νυμϕών bride-chamber (Septuagint) from ancient Greek νύμϕη young bride, marriageable maiden + -ών, suffix forming nouns.