lanternfish

lan·tern·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lan-tern-fish]
- /ˈlæn tərnˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lan-tern-fish]
- /ˈlæn tərnˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of lanternfish word

noun plural lanternfish any of several small, deep-sea fishes of the family Myctophidae, having rows of luminous organs along each side, certain species of which migrate to the surface at night. 1
noun lanternfish any of a family (Myctophidae) of deep-sea bony fishes (order Myctophiformes) with a large mouth, large eyes, and luminescent organs along each side of the body 0
noun lanternfish any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence. 0

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Origin of lanternfish

First appearance:

before 1745

One of the 47% newest English words

First recorded in 1745-55; lantern + fish

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lanternfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

lanternfish usage trend in Literature

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