noodlefish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the family Salangidae of osmeriform fish, related to the smelts, with translucent bodies and no scales.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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