"merbeast" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: merbeasts [plural]
Etymology: From mer- + beast. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mer|beast}} mer- + beast Head templates: {{en-noun}} merbeast (plural merbeasts)
  1. A beast of the sea, especially one which is mythical; a mercreature.
    Sense id: en-merbeast-en-noun-sPDuJprO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mer-

Inflected forms

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