seahorse
|sea-horse|
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/ˈsiˌhɔrs/
🇬🇧
/ˈsiːˌhɔːs/
marine creature resembling a horse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'seahorse' originates from the combination of 'sea' and 'horse', where 'sea' refers to the ocean and 'horse' refers to the animal it resembles in shape.
Historical Evolution
'Seahorse' has remained relatively unchanged in its form and meaning since its inception in the English language.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the marine creature resembling a horse, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small marine fish with a horse-like head, belonging to the genus Hippocampus.
The seahorse is known for its unique shape and swimming style.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 03:50