sea-born
Americanadjective
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born in or of the sea, as naiads.
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produced in or rising from the sea, as reefs.
Etymology
Origin of sea-born
First recorded in 1585–95
Example Sentences
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And a sea-born soaking of fog and rain drenches the land.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
Mr. O’Rahilly’s response cannot be published in a family newspaper, but he kept the sea-born station going even though the BBC stole away some of his initial DJs for its new Caroline-inspired pop programs.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2020
While it would be a stretch to say that seasteading is gaining anything resembling mainstream acceptance, the general idea of sea-born construction is looking less far-fetched.
From Slate ● May 1, 2019
Manhattan is proud of its clear, sea-born air, which, especially in the first days of fall, Manhattanites find as heady as a new vintage.
From Time Magazine Archive
A king sate on the rocky brow Which looks o'er sea-born Salamis; And ships by thousands lay below, And men in nations;—all were his!
From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various
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