merlion

/ˈmɜrˌlaɪɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A mythical creature from Singapore folklore, depicted as a lion with a fish tail, symbolizing the city-state’s location at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.

“The tourists visited the iconic Merlion statue in Marina Bay Sands.”

Synonyms

  • lionfish
  • mythical creature

Antonyms

  • fact
  • reality