mer
Pronunciation: [mɜːr]
Word
Context: “marine life”
(noun) a Latin word that means 'sea'. In English, it is often used to refer to anything related to the ocean or sea, like mermaids or marine animals.
Example
The mer of the story was a beautiful creature who lived in the ocean.
Example
There was no mer in the lake; it was just a big pond.
Example
What types of fish live in the mer?
Context: “mythology”
(noun) part of words like 'mermaid', which means a mythical creature that is part woman and part fish. These stories come from many cultures around the world.
Example
The little girl loved reading stories about mermaids in the mer.
Example
The book didn't have any mer characters, just regular animals.
Example
Are mermaids real creatures that live in the sea?
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