zebrafish

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small striped fish, Danio rerio, originally from India but now common as an aquarium fish and as a subject of genetic experiments.
  • Some species of (logperch), certain North American freshwater fish.
  • a genus of venomous lionfish.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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