sea-purse

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)

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

Synonyms

(egg case): devil's purse, mermaid's purse

Etymology 2

Alteration of sea puss.

Noun

sea-purse (plural sea-purses)

(rare) Alternative form of sea puss (“dangerous current”)

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