flagfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A freshwater fish in the family Cyprinodontidae native to Florida, , sometimes kept in aquaria and used in laboratory tests of the biological effects of environmental pollutants.

Etymology

Compound from English flag (computer science true-or-false value, either recording the fact that a certain event has occurred requesting that a certain optional action take place, flag) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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