angelfish

noun

Meaning

A tropical marine fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and often brilliant, intricate color patterns.

Examples

The aquarium display featured a rare species of angelfish native to the Caribbean.
Divers often search the reef for the elusive queen angelfish.

Synonyms: fish, tropical fish, marine life, pomacanthid

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angelfish

noun

Pronunciation: ˈeɪndʒəlˌfɪʃ

Definition

A tropical marine fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and often brilliant, intricate color patterns.

Examples

The aquarium display featured a rare species of angelfish native to the Caribbean.
Divers often search the reef for the elusive queen angelfish.
Keeping a freshwater angelfish requires a tank with plenty of vertical space for its tall fins.

Synonyms of angelfish

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