sea-purse

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See also: sea purse

English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

Named because it is shaped like a small purse.

sea-purse (skate egg case)

Alternative forms[edit]

Noun[edit]

sea-purse (plural sea-purses)

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

Etymology 2[edit]

Alteration of sea puss.

Noun[edit]

sea-purse (plural sea-purses)

  1. (rare) Alternative form of sea puss (“dangerous current”)
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