noun

seahorse

seahorse

The seahorse is a fascinating little fish.

The seahorse is a fascinating little fish.

((a/the)) seahorse a small fish with a head that looks like a horse's The seahorse is a fascinating little fish.

Synonyms: pipefish (related species)

From 'sea' + 'horse', named for its horse-like head.

Picture a tiny 'horse' that lives in the 'sea'. Many languages use a similar literal translation.

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