mermaid
playSimple Definition of mermaid
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: an imaginary sea creature that has a woman's head and body and a fish's tail instead of legs
Origin and Etymology of mermaid
Middle English mermayde, from mere sea (from Old English) + mayde maid — more at marine
First Known Use: 14th century
MERMAID Defined for Kids
mermaid
playDefinition of mermaid for Students
: an imaginary sea creature usually shown with a woman's head and body and a fish's tail
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