bún mẹ
[ʔɓun˧˦ mɛ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) sea hare
NounRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
"Bún mẹ" có hình dáng xù xì, thân mềm, nhiều đốm xanh trên lưng, xung quanh thân có nhiều chân màu cam vàng và thường tiết ra chất dịch màu đen tím để bảo vệ khi gặp nguy hiểm.Sea hares have a rough and soft texture with many green spots on their backs, their body is surrounded by many orange-yellow legs and they often secretes a dark purple fluid for protection when in danger.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “bún mẹ” mean?
(noun) sea hare
Is “bún mẹ” formal or informal?
bún mẹ is generally informal.