"mermaidcore" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From mermaid + -core. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|mermaid|core|id2=aesthetic}} mermaid + -core Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mermaidcore (uncountable)
  1. (neologism) An aesthetic focusing on imagery and fashion related to mermaids. Tags: neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Aesthetics
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