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Word: Killifish
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 19th century: apparently from kill and fish
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkɪlɪfɪʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a small toothcarp of fresh or brackish water, typically brightly coloured. They are mainly native to America and include many popular aquarium fishes.
Short Definition:small toothcarp of fresh or brackish water
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