Definition

A mythical creature that has the upper body of a man and the lower body of a fish, often found in folklore and stories.

Example

In the story, the merman saved the sailor from drowning in the stormy sea.

Conversation

Did you ever hear about the legend of the merman?

Yeah, I remember my grandpa telling stories about it when I was a kid.

It's fascinating to think about how such a creature could exist in the ocean.

Absolutely! It makes you wonder what other mythical beings might be out there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Merman** → It is formed from "mer" (from Old English *mere*, meaning sea or lake) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning human or person). A merman is thus a human or person of the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of 'mer' as relating to the sea and 'man' as a human — a merman is a human being associated with the sea.

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