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- [lan-sit-fish, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sɪtˌfɪʃ, ˈlɑn-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lan-sit-fish, lahn-]
- /ˈlæn sɪtˌfɪʃ, ˈlɑn-/
Definitions of lancetfish word
- noun plural lancetfish any large, marine fish of the genus Alepisaurus, having daggerlike teeth. 1
- noun lancetfish A voracious deep-sea fish in the genus Alepisaurus, having long, lancet-like teeth. 1
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Origin of lancetfish
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; lancet + fish
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Parts of speech for Lancetfish
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lancetfish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 53% 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.
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