: 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
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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 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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