cheval marin

Definitions of cheval marin
  1. noun
    small fish with horse-like heads bent sharply downward and curled tails; swim in upright position
    synonyms: hippocampe
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    type of:
    lophobranche
    fish with long tubular snout and slim body covered with bony plates
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