In Greek mythology, a wood nymph (5)

I believe the answer is:

dryad

(Other definitions for dryad that I've seen before include "minor divinity" , "Spirit in the wood" , "butterfly" , "Woodland nymph" , "Woodland deity" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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