merlion
Pronunciation Noun
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Pronunciation Noun
merlion (plural merlions)
- (Singapore) Often Merlion: a symbolic creature having the head#Noun|head of a lion and the body of a fish#Noun|fish, which is a national symbol of Singapore; an image, statue, or other depiction of this creature. [from 1970s]
- A fictional creature of similar make-up.
merlion (plural merlions)
(heraldic charge) A depiction of a bird similar to a house martin or swallow#Noun|swallow with stylized feet; a martlet. [from late 15th c.] - (rare) Alternative form of merlin.
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