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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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Lego Creator 3-in-1 Magical Unicorn This adorable 3-in-1 building set features a magical unicorn, a peacock, and a seahorse with bright and vibrant rainbow colours that offer a portal into fairyland.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 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
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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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 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
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 29 Nov. 2025.
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