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sea-purse en · NOUN · etymology 1

Etymology

Named because it is shaped like a small purse.

Meanings

  1. The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a mermaid's purse.
  2. The sea bean Dioclea reflexa.

Forms

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sea purse alternative lexicographic
sea puss alternative lexicographic
sea-purses Number=Plur lexicographic

Synonyms

mermaid's purse (egg case) · devil's purse (egg case)

sea-purse en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

Alteration of sea puss.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative, rare) Alternative form of sea puss (“dangerous current”).
    alt of sea puss

Forms

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sea-purses Number=Plur lexicographic