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
- sea puss
- sea purse
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”)