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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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French artist Marcel Loyau designed its four seahorses, which represent the four states that border Lake Michigan.
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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
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
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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
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
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“Seahorse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seahorse. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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