"mermother" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mermothers [plural]
Etymology: From mer- + mother. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mer|mother}} mer- + mother Head templates: {{en-noun}} mermother (plural mermothers)
  1. (fantasy) A mother mermaid. Categories (topical): Fantasy, Merpeople, Parents Coordinate_terms: merfather

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "1993, Suzanne Weyn, Nefazia Visits the Palace, The Trumpet Club, page 43",
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