: a fabled marine creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish
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That’s when our heroine — a mermaid who dreams of living on land and exploring the human world — is transformed into a human and launches her quest to win the affections of a prince despite having lost her voice in the magical bargain.
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
Rae wore a plaid sequined mermaid skirt designed by Thom Browne, pairing it with a gray corset top, a Mikimoto pearl necklace and a conch shell, which stood in for a clutch.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Estefania created not one but two looks: an Italian Armani satin and French lace mermaid style with a high neck and a plunging back for the ceremony, as well as a more streamlined lace dress for the reception.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Among the costumes were a pumpkin, Harry Potter, a mermaid, a tiny frog in a blue truck, Pac-Man, and even grape jelly.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 12 Dec. 2024
Rae wore a plaid sequined mermaid skirt designed by Thom Browne, pairing it with a gray corset top, a Mikimoto pearl necklace and a conch shell, which stood in for a clutch.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
Estefania created not one but two looks: an Italian Armani satin and French lace mermaid style with a high neck and a plunging back for the ceremony, as well as a more streamlined lace dress for the reception.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Among the costumes were a pumpkin, Harry Potter, a mermaid, a tiny frog in a blue truck, Pac-Man, and even grape jelly.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 1 Nov. 2024
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mermaid
noun
mer·maid
ˈmər-ˌmād 
: an imaginary sea creature usually represented with a woman's body and a fish's tail
Etymology
Middle English mermayde "mermaid," from mere "lake, pool, sea" and mayde "maid"
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