"merdaughter" meaning in All languages combined

See merdaughter on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: merdaughters [plural]
Etymology: From mer- + daughter. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mer|daughter}} mer- + daughter Head templates: {{en-noun}} merdaughter (plural merdaughters)
  1. (fantasy) A mermaid daughter. Categories (topical): Fantasy, Merpeople

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Below, a concert is underway by Triton (Martin Lopez), the sea king’s Merdaughters (Dakota Booher, Lexi Jusino, Ashley Moller, Lara Monti, Clare Pepe, Sarah Vidal), written by court composer, Sebastian (Kenny Copeland).",
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