Merman

/'mə:mæn/

Thân thiện

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A mythical creature that is half human and half fish: A "merman" is a legendary being with the upper body of a man and the tail of a fish, said to live in the sea. It is the male counterpart to a mermaid.
   • A specific person: "Merman" can also refer to a specific individual, the American singer Ethel Merman, known for her powerful voice and roles in musical theater.

Examples of Usage

• Noun (Mythical Creature):
  • Legends often speak of a merman who guides lost sailors to safety.
  • The sculpture depicted a merman rising from the waves with a trident.
• Noun (Person):
  • Merman starred in classic Broadway shows like "Annie Get Your Gun".
  • Her vocal style is often compared to that of Merman.

Advanced Usage

• "merman" in folklore: Used to describe male aquatic spirits or deities in various cultural mythologies.
  • In some Scandinavian tales, the merman was considered an omen of storms.

Variants and Related Words

• Mermaid (n): The female counterpart; a mythical creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.
  • The story featured a mermaid who longed to live on land.
• Merfolk (n): A collective term for mythical people of the sea, including mermen and mermaids.
  • The ancient map warned of merfolk inhabiting these waters.

Synonyms

• Triton (n): In Greek mythology, a god of the sea, often depicted as a merman.
• Sea-man (n): A poetic or archaic term for a merman (less common).

Related Phrases

• "sons of the sea": A poetic phrase that can encompass mermen and other sea-dwelling beings.
  • The old sailor claimed to have seen the sons of the sea during the tempest.

Học thuật

Noun

1. half man and half fish; lives in the sea
2. United States singer who appeared in several musical comedies (1909-1984)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Merman
• Ethel Merman