platyfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Certain fish of the genus Xiphophorus lacking a sword-like extension of the lower tailfin.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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