sea-purse

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See also: sea purse

English

Etymology 1

Named because it is shaped like a small purse.

sea-purse (skate egg case)

Alternative forms

Noun

sea-purse (plural sea-purses)

  1. The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a mermaid's purse.
  2. The sea bean Dioclea reflexa.
Synonyms

Etymology 2

Alteration of sea puss.

Noun

sea-purse (plural sea-purses)

  1. (rare) Alternative form of sea puss (dangerous current)