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prickleback

prick·le·back

US/ˈprɪkʌˌlbæk/ uncommon

noun

1.

small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines

2.

small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research

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Origin

From prickle + back.

Phrases

  • monkeyface prickleback

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