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mermaid

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun mermaid has 1 sense
  1. mermaid - half woman and half fish; lives in the sea
    --1 is a kind of
    imaginary being, imaginary creature

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Mermaid

Noun

A mythological creature typically depicted as a woman with the tail of a fish, often believed to be capable of luring sailors to their demise.

Sense 1:

A legendary aquatic creature

Example sentence: The sailors spoke of beautiful mermaids who would sing enchanting melodies.

Sense 2:

A fictional character in folklore, literature, and movies

Example sentence: Ariel from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" is one of the most famous mermaids.

Adjective

Relating to or having characteristics of a mermaid.

Sense 1:

Beautiful and mesmerizing as a mermaid

Example sentence: She appeared at the party in a stunning, mermaid-like gown.

Sense 2:

Having qualities of allure or seduction

Example sentence: The actress's mermaid smile captivated the audience.

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