sea-purse
See also: sea purse
English edit
Etymology 1 edit
Named because it is shaped like a small purse.
Alternative forms edit
Noun edit
sea-purse (plural sea-purses)
- The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a mermaid's purse.
- The sea bean Dioclea reflexa.
Synonyms edit
- (egg case): devil's purse, mermaid's purse
Etymology 2 edit
Alteration of sea puss.
Noun edit
sea-purse (plural sea-purses)