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2024
merlion
merlion
English
Noun
merlion
(
plural
merlions
)
A mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish; the national symbol of
Singapore
.
Etymology
From
mer-
+
lion
.
Pronunciation
(
Singapore English
)
IPA
(key)
:
/mɜːˈlʌɪən/
(
Received Pronunciation
)
IPA
(key)
:
/ˈməːˌlʌɪən/
(
General American
)
IPA
(key)
:
/ˈmərˌlaɪən/
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