sea-maid

noun

variants or sea-maiden
Definition of sea-maidnext
as in water nymph

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  1. water nymph
  2. mermaid
  3. siren
Noun
  • Just take Stella McCartney’s spring 2004 collection, which featured a flowing, organic dress practically made for a water nymph.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2026
  • Set the scene Arrive by car and enter the hotel’s main driveway to then be greeted by the resort’s grand Florentine Fountain with four sculpted water nymphs dancing around an octagonal pool, a visual amuse bouche to the opulence that awaits.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
Definition of water nymph
Noun
  • Modern Mermaid The fit and flare look got a voluminous update, with designers including Justin Alexander Signature, Elie Saab, Kyha Vivienne Westwood and more adding drama to the traditional mermaid wedding dress silhouette.
    — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Dramatic mermaid skirts, bubble tiers, and layers strengthened with horsehair and crinoline are all trending in the year ahead.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of mermaid
Noun
  • The trooper followed the Tesla without lights or sirens and saw the driver turn the vehicle's lights off while exiting at Dale Street.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Think flapper-era waves, 1930s screen sirens and yes, a literal cartoon as a mood board.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of siren
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