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- seahorse 1
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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But a seahorse is a fish, and so is Bombay duck.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The backstory The resort opened in December 2017 on a manmade island loosely shaped like a seahorse, just off Dubai’s Jumeirah residential neighbourhood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
But despite its water-sensitive glues and exposed hydraulics, the seahorse completed its route intact.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Oh, and don't forget this $7 too-cute 3-in-1 Lego unicorn that also transforms into a peacock and a seahorse.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025
Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn Toy This Lego set can be configured into a rainbow unicorn, seahorse, or peacock.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
An exhilarating dive can be had at Champagne Reef in Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve, where the underwater volcanic thermal springs attracts parrotfish, octopus, seahorses and turtles.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
French artist Marcel Loyau designed its four seahorses, which represent the four states that border Lake Michigan.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
From seahorses and sunsets to custom canvases, the goal is to create something meaningful—and maybe learn a bit about local art along the way.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The backstory The resort opened in December 2017 on a manmade island loosely shaped like a seahorse, just off Dubai’s Jumeirah residential neighbourhood.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
But despite its water-sensitive glues and exposed hydraulics, the seahorse completed its route intact.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Oh, and don't forget this $7 too-cute 3-in-1 Lego unicorn that also transforms into a peacock and a seahorse.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 30 Nov. 2025
Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn Toy This Lego set can be configured into a rainbow unicorn, seahorse, or peacock.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 15 Nov. 2025
An exhilarating dive can be had at Champagne Reef in Soufriere Scotts Head Marine Reserve, where the underwater volcanic thermal springs attracts parrotfish, octopus, seahorses and turtles.
—Adrienne Jordan, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
French artist Marcel Loyau designed its four seahorses, which represent the four states that border Lake Michigan.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
From seahorses and sunsets to custom canvases, the goal is to create something meaningful—and maybe learn a bit about local art along the way.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Seahorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seahorse. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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