mermaid

/ˈmɜrmeɪd/
noun
  1. A mythical sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
    • In the story, a mermaid saves a sailor from drowning.
    • Many cultures have legends about mermaids living in the ocean.
    • The little girl dressed up as a mermaid for Halloween.
  2. A skilled female swimmer or diver, especially one who performs in a show or competition.
    • The synchronized swimming team looked like a group of mermaids.
    • She trained for years to become a professional mermaid in a water show.
    • The mermaid performed graceful flips underwater at the aquarium.
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