mermaid scales

Mythical tail covering

Mermaid scales are iridescent sequins or decorative elements that shimmer with color shifts reminiscent of fish scales, used on fabric, crafts, and accessories: a mermaid scales phone case, mermaid scales nail art.

The term evokes the mythical creature's tail, suggesting rainbow-shifting blues, greens, and purples that catch the light.

Related

ocean · glitter · sequins · underwater · fins · pearl · coral · aquatic · siren · mythical · fairy tale · fantasy creature · opalescent · seashell · gills · rainbow · water · shimmer

Opposites
body covering type

mermaid scaleshuman skin

Body's outer tissue layer

fur · feathers · smooth skin · fish scales · hair

mythological body parts

mermaid scalesangel wings

Ethereal flight appendages

dragon scales · fairy wings

Family

mermaid, scales, mer, maid, scale, maids, maiden, maidens, maidenly

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G