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Mythological vs Merperson - What's the difference?

mythological | merperson |

As an adjective mythological

is of, or relating to myths or mythology.

As a noun merperson is

a mythological creature with a human upper half (head, arms, and torso) and a piscine lower half.

mythological

English

Adjective

(-)
  • of, or relating to myths or mythology
  • legendary
  • (colloquial) imaginary, fabulous

    • Derived terms

    * mythologically

    See also

    * mythical

    merperson

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A mythological creature with a human upper half (head, arms, and torso) and a piscine lower half.

    • Hyponyms

    * (female) mergirl, merlady, mermaid, mermaiden, merwoman * (male) merboy, merguy, merlad, merman * (parent) merfather, mermother * (young) merbaby, merchild, merteen