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- [boh-fin]
- /ˈboʊˌfɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boh-fin]
- /ˈboʊˌfɪn/
Definitions of bowfin word
- noun bowfin a primitive North American freshwater bony fish, Amia calva, with an elongated body and a very long dorsal fin: family Amiidae 3
- noun bowfin a primitive freshwater fish (Amia calva) of E North America, with a rounded tail fin and a long, narrow fin on its back: it is the only living member of an order (Amiiformes) of bony fishes 3
- noun bowfin a carnivorous ganoid fish, Amia calva, found in sluggish fresh waters of eastern North America. 1
- noun bowfin A voracious ganoid fish, Amia calva, the last survivor of the order Amiiformes, found in the fresh waters of the United States. 0
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Origin of bowfin
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; bow2 + fin1
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Parts of speech for Bowfin
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bowfin popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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