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merman

[mur-man] / ˈmɜrˌmæn /


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Louie’s face appears on a merman swimming near a shipwreck.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 7, 2025

But the first mermaid that comes into focus doesn’t so much evoke wonder as it does a flashback of Ben Stiller’s merman in “Zoolander.”

From Washington Times May 23, 2023

After sneaking into Wakanda in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Marvel’s merman demigod Namor emerges from the water in the darkness.

From Seattle Times Dec. 28, 2022

One merman even ventured into a local tavern, where he splayed himself out atop the bar, puffing a long cigarette.

From Slate Jan. 24, 2020

The merman held his trident in his wooden fist, the mermaid looked into the distance out of pale green eyes, dreaming of the waters of the open sea.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke

Ariel, played by Halle Bailey, is Black and hails from a mixed-race family of mermaids and mermen.

From Washington Times May 25, 2023

I take a lot of joy from my mermen, octopuses, flamingos, etc.

From Slate Dec. 17, 2019

The TV production stars what appear to be very young versions of mermaids and mermen in stories that teach basic math, reading and social skills.

From New York Times Apr. 12, 2018

Dive Bar’s 40-foot-long aquarium, located above the main bar, holds 7,500 gallons of saltwater, 60-some tropical fish and, on occasion, mermaids and mermen.

From Washington Post Mar. 14, 2018

The Cerwyn battle-axe flapped bravely wherever he looked, and there were Tallhart trees as well, and mermen from White Harbor.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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