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merman

/mɜːrmən/ noun · British & US
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What does merman mean?

noun

A mythical creature with the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, often depicted in folklore and literature.

Example

"The merman swam through the coral reef with ease, his shimmering scales catching the sunlight."

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