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Definition of merman

merman

/ˈmɜːrˌmæn/
mer · man
Plural:mermen
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1

A mythical marine creature having the head and upper body of a man and the tail of a fish, functioning as the male counterpart of a mermaid.

Example

"The ancient tapestry depicted a bearded merman rising from the waves with a golden trident in his hand."

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• Nearby Words

merlin
merlot
mermaid
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merperson
merrily
merrimack

Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English mereman, derived from Old English mere ('sea' or 'lake') and mann ('man'), formed as the male counterpart to mermaid.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Merman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/merman
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