maighdean mhara — meaning in English

English meaning

• mermaid noun A legendary sea creature with the upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish.

Senses

maighdean mhara is used for these senses in English:

• mermaid A mythological creature with a woman's head and upper body, and a tail of a fish.
• selkie (Celtic mythology) A seal which can magically transform into a human by shedding its skin.

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