Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

butterflyfish

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.27 in modern English

Syllables: but-ter-fly-fish
IPA

27

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.

Etymology

From butterfly + fish, from their butterfly-like appearance and bright colours.

Inflected Forms

butterflyfishes (plural)

Synonyms

flying gurnard flying robin

Questions

What does butterflyfish mean?: Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.
Where does butterflyfish come from?: From butterfly + fish, from their butterfly-like appearance and bright colours.

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