"mermouse" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: mermice [plural]
Etymology: From mer- + mouse. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mer|mouse}} mer- + mouse Head templates: {{en-noun|mermice}} mermouse (plural mermice)
  1. (fantasy) A mermaid mouse; a sea mouse. Categories (topical): Fantasy Synonyms: mer-mouse
    Sense id: en-mermouse-en-noun-5agYNxis Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with mer- Topics: fantasy

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