The Merlion was first used in Singapore as the logo for the tourism board. Its name combines "mer", meaning the sea, and "lion". The fish body represents ....
Where does the noun merlion come from? ... The earliest known use of the noun merlion is in the Middle English period (1150—1500).
OED's earliest evidence for .... The name Merlion is a combination of 'mer' meaning the sea and 'lion'? It symbolises Singapore's orgins as a fishing village.. The name Merlion is formed by "mer", i.e. sea, and "lion".
The body represents the origin of Singapore as a fishing village, known as Temasek, meaning "sea town .... It symbolizes strength and courage.
The mane of the lion is said to represent the nation's goal to rise to any challenges and overcome any ....
