archerfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the species of fish in the family (sole genus Toxotes), who prey on small animals near to the surface of a water by shooting them with water from their mouths.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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