jawfish

jaw·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jaw-fish]
- /ˈdʒɔˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jaw-fish]
- /ˈdʒɔˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of jawfish word

noun plural jawfish any of several large-mouthed fishes of the family Opisthognathidae, common along sandy bottoms of warm seas. 1
noun jawfish Any of many marine fish, of the family Opistognathidae, that have large mouths. 0

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jawfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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