"merdog" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: merdogs [plural]
Etymology: From mer- + dog. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mer|dog}} mer- + dog Head templates: {{en-noun}} merdog (plural merdogs)
  1. (fantasy) A mermaid dog. Categories (topical): Fantasy
    Sense id: en-merdog-en-noun-8kLNQKtC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mer- Topics: fantasy

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Rather than the flayed skin associated with the traditional saint, this Saint Bartholomew holds a sword or trident. Something rests beside his feet—it may be a demon, dolphin, or merdog. This creature is Bartholomew's messenger and servant.",
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