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scorpion fish

scor·pi·on fish
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skawr-pee-uh n fish]
    • /ˈskɔr pi ən fɪʃ/
    • /ˈskɔː.pi.ən fɪʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skawr-pee-uh n fish]
    • /ˈskɔr pi ən fɪʃ/

Definitions of scorpion fish words

  • noun plural scorpion fish any of several tropical and temperate marine scorpaenid fishes, especially members of the genus Scorpaena, many having venomous dorsal spines. 1
  • noun scorpion fish any of various scorpaenid fishes of the genus Scorpaena and related genera, of temperate and tropical seas, having venomous spines on the dorsal and anal fins 0
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Origin of scorpion fish

First appearance:

before 1655
One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; scorpion + fish

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Parts of speech for Scorpion fish

noun
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adverb
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scorpion fish 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.
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