angelfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • A freshwater fish, tropical cichlids of the genus .
  • A marine fish of the family Pomacanthidae, common on shallow tropical reefs.

Etymology

Compound from English angel + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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