sea horse

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The walrus.
  • Any of various small marine fish of the genus Hippocampus that have a horselike head and swim upright.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sehors (walrus) affix from English sea + English horse.

Origin

English

horse

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