pupfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a group of small killifish belonging to ten genera of the family Cyprinodontidae.

Etymology

Compound from English pup (puppy, small dog) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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