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)

1. The egg case of skate, shark or ratfish; a mermaid's purse.
2. 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)

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