sea mouse

noun

any of several large, marine annelids of the genus Aphrodite and related genera, having a covering of long, fine, hairlike setae.

sea mouse

any of several large polychaete worms of the genus Aphrodite and related genera, having a broad flattened body covered dorsally with a dense mat of iridescent hairlike chaetae

First recorded in 1510–20

C16: so called because of its appearance

A is the Sea-Mouse, a bristly creature so named by some very imaginative person.

The whale should make friends with the sea-mouse, who will serve as a guide so that the monster will never go astray.

Looking far more like a hairy slug than a worm, the sea-mouse also belongs to the class of the annelids.

The sea-mouse was a sausage with iridescent fur: very peculiar.

This polychte, sometimes called the sea-mouse, is one of the most beautiful of worms.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse