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leatherjacket

leat·her·jac·ket

US/ˈlɛðɚd͡ʒækɪt/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

any of several brightly colored tropical filefishes

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2.

any of several New World tropical fishes having tiny embedded scales

Synonyms
3.

tough-skinned larva of certain crane flies

Origin

From leather + jacket.

Phrases

  • smooth leatherjacket
  • velvet leatherjacket

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