Mermaid
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| − | A '''mermaid''' is a mythical marine creature that has the appearance of a ([[nudism|naked]]) woman down to the waist and a fish's tail below the waist. The word comes from ''mer'' (sea) + ''maid''. The male counterpart is a '''merman'''. | + | A '''mermaid''' is a mythical marine creature that has the appearance of a ([[nudism|naked]]) woman down to the waist and a fish's tail below the waist. The word comes from ''mer'' (sea) + ''maid''. The male counterpart is a '''merman'''. |
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| + | In mainstream fashion, dresses which are tight around the upper legs, but which expand out around the lower legs, are known as "mermaid dresses" from their resemblance to a mermaid's tail. | ||
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Revision as of 04:39, 27 May 2011
A mermaid is a mythical marine creature that has the appearance of a (naked) woman down to the waist and a fish's tail below the waist. The word comes from mer (sea) + maid. The male counterpart is a merman.
In mainstream fashion, dresses which are tight around the upper legs, but which expand out around the lower legs, are known as "mermaid dresses" from their resemblance to a mermaid's tail.
