mermaid

Meanings

• A mythical aquatic creature with the upper body of a female human and the lower body of a fish.

  - "The mermaid sang a beautiful song that lured sailors to their doom."
  - "Legend has it that mermaids live in underwater palaces."
  - "Mermaids are often depicted combing their long, flowing hair."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈmɝ.meɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780217"

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Synonyms

hooker , lady of the night , mergirl , merlady , mermaiden , merwoman

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with mermaid
maid , aid , grave , cave , wave , rave , maiden

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Variants

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mermaid , mermaids

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Etymology

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The word 'mermaid' is derived from the Old English words 'mare' meaning 'sea' and 'maid' meaning 'maiden'.

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Trivia

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1. Mermaids are often depicted with a comb or a mirror.

2. Some cultures believe that mermaids can grant wishes to those who are pure of heart.

3. Mermaids are said to have webbed fingers and toes.

4. The first known depiction of a mermaid was found in ancient Sumeria, around 2000 BC.

5. Mermaids have been the subject of many folk tales and legends, and have inspired countless works of art, literature, and music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Merman: The male counterpart of a mermaid.

2. Siren: Another mythical aquatic creature, similar to a mermaid, who lures sailors with her voice and singing.

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Culture

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Mermaids have been a popular myth and symbol in various cultures around the world, from ancient Greece and Rome to modern literature, art, and film. They are often depicted as seductive and powerful beings who live in the sea and have the ability to sing and communicate with other sea creatures.

How to Memorize "mermaid"

1. visualize
   

   - Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful woman with the tail of a fish.
   - Visualize her singing a haunting melody while sitting on a rock in the ocean.
   - Think about the color of her skin, her long, flowing hair, and her fish scales.

2. associate
   

   - Associate mermaids with the ocean, the sea, and the beach.
   - Think about the words 'maiden' and 'sea' when you see or hear the word 'mermaid'.
   - Visualize a mermaid's voice as soothing and melodic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that mermaids are 'maidens of the sea'.
   - Think of the word 'mermaid' as 'mare' (sea) and 'maid' (maiden).'

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