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plural seahorses
1
: any of a genus (Hippocampus of the family Syngnathidae) of small bony fishes that have the head angled downward toward the body which is carried vertically and are equipped with a prehensile tail
2
: a mythical creature half horse and half fish
3
: walrus
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Big-bellied seahorses are the largest seahorse species in Australia
Flirting seahorses made an underwater photographer's dream come true.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Its wings may be missing, but with its body decked out in period Air France livery, with a chrome-effect undercarriage, gleaming white roof, winged seahorse logo and French tricolor flag, the Comet is an eye-catching sight.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Oh, and don't forget this $8 too-cute 3-in-1 Lego unicorn that also transforms into a peacock and a seahorse.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
There are also various underwater animal figures representing the virtues needed to protect marine life, including a turtle (peace and longevity), octopus (wisdom and adaptability), and seahorse (fragility and patience).
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
But to dive deeper, the Maui Ocean Center offers a Living Reef with more than 40 Hawaiian coral species and a chance to see seahorses, clownfish, and blacktrip reef sharks.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Explore exhibits like Stingray Bay, walk through an underground aquarium tunnel, and see baby seahorses in a nursery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans Situated on the Mississippi River waterfront of downtown New Orleans, the aquarium is home to thousands of marine animals, many endangered and ranging from penguins and sea otters to jellyfish and seahorses.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
This supremely cool styling makes its way up the walls, with bespoke artwork and books curated by local authors, and even reaches the lighting, with oversized golden seahorse lamps I was particularly taken with.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Its wings may be missing, but with its body decked out in period Air France livery, with a chrome-effect undercarriage, gleaming white roof, winged seahorse logo and French tricolor flag, the Comet is an eye-catching sight.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2025
Oh, and don't forget this $8 too-cute 3-in-1 Lego unicorn that also transforms into a peacock and a seahorse.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 8 July 2025
There are also various underwater animal figures representing the virtues needed to protect marine life, including a turtle (peace and longevity), octopus (wisdom and adaptability), and seahorse (fragility and patience).
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025
But to dive deeper, the Maui Ocean Center offers a Living Reef with more than 40 Hawaiian coral species and a chance to see seahorses, clownfish, and blacktrip reef sharks.
—Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
Explore exhibits like Stingray Bay, walk through an underground aquarium tunnel, and see baby seahorses in a nursery.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans Situated on the Mississippi River waterfront of downtown New Orleans, the aquarium is home to thousands of marine animals, many endangered and ranging from penguins and sea otters to jellyfish and seahorses.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
This supremely cool styling makes its way up the walls, with bespoke artwork and books curated by local authors, and even reaches the lighting, with oversized golden seahorse lamps I was particularly taken with.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Seahorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seahorse. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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