Mermaid: meaning, definitions and examples
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mermaid
[ ˈmɜːrmeɪd ]
underwater creature
A mermaid is a legendary aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the tail of a fish. Mermaids are often depicted in folklore as beautiful and enchanting beings, capable of luring sailors with their mesmerizing voices and appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They believed they saw a mermaid sitting on a rock combing her hair.
- The sailors were captivated by the mermaid's graceful movements.
Translations
Translations of the word "mermaid" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sereia
🇮🇳 मत्स्यांगना
🇩🇪 Meerjungfrau
🇮🇩 putri duyung
🇺🇦 русалка
🇵🇱 syrena
🇯🇵 人魚 (にんぎょ)
🇫🇷 sirène
🇪🇸 sirena
🇹🇷 denizkızı
🇰🇷 인어 (ineo)
🇸🇦 حورية البحر
🇨🇿 mořská panna
🇸🇰 morská panna
🇨🇳 美人鱼 (měi rén yú)
🇸🇮 morska deklica
🇮🇸 hafmeyja
🇰🇿 су перісі
🇬🇪 მელუსინა
🇦🇿 dəniz qızı
🇲🇽 sirena
Word origin
The concept of mermaids dates back to ancient mythology and folklore from various cultures around the world. Stories of mermaid-like creatures can be found in the folklore of the Greeks, Romans, and many other civilizations. Mermaids have been a popular subject in art, literature, and folklore for centuries, often symbolizing beauty, mystery, and the allure of the sea.