English
merlion
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈməːˌlʌɪən/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈmɚˌlaɪən/
  • (Singapore English) IPA: /məˈlʌɪən/, /ˈmɜːˌlʌɪən/
Noun

merlion (plural merlions)

  1. (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]
  2. A fictional creature of similar make-up.
Pronunciation
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈməːlɪ.ən/
  • (GA) IPA: /ˈmɚˌlɪ.ən/
Noun

merlion (plural merlions)

  1. (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.]
  2. (rare) Alternative form of merlin.


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