finfish

fin·fish

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fin-fish]
- /ˈfɪnˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fin-fish]
- /ˈfɪnˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of finfish word

noun plural finfish a true fish, as distinguished from a shellfish. 1
noun finfish Any fish, but especially fish other than flatfish. 1
noun finfish fish with fins, as opposed to shellfish 0
noun finfish one of several names given to the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus) and also to some other whales of the genus Balaenoptera 0

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Origin of finfish

First appearance:

before 1685

One of the 48% oldest English words

First recorded in 1685-95; fin1 + fish

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finfish 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.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

finfish usage trend in Literature

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