Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [liz-erd-fish]
- /ˈlɪz ərdˌfɪʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [liz-erd-fish]
- /ˈlɪz ərdˌfɪʃ/
Definitions of lizardfish word
- noun plural lizardfish any of several large-mouthed fishes of the family Synodontidae, having a lizardlike head. 1
- noun lizardfish A fish of lizardlike appearance with a broad bony head, pointed snout, and heavy shiny scales . It lives in warm shallow seas, where it often rests on the bottom propped up on its pelvic fins. 1
- noun lizardfish any of a family (Synodontidae) of small, brightly colored, marine bony fishes (order Myctophiformes) with a slender body, lizardlike head, and large mouth 0
- noun lizardfish Any member of the family Synodontidae of aulopiform fish. 0
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Origin of lizardfish
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; lizard + fish
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Parts of speech for Lizardfish
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lizardfish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% 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.
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