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In Greek mythology, a nymph dwelling in a lake, river, spring or fountain (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

naiad

(Other definitions for naiad that I've seen before include "Mythological water-nymph" , "River nymph" , "Aquatic larva of a dragonfly" , "Diana (anag.)" , "spirit in water" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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