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angelfish

an·gel·fish

US/ˈeɪndʒʌˌlfɪʃ/ uncommon

noun

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2.
3.

sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do

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Origin

From angel + fish; so called for its wing-like pectoral fins.

Phrases

  • gray angelfish
  • queen angelfish
  • royal angelfish
  • yellowbar angelfish

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