threadfish

thread·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thred-fish]
- /ˈθrɛdˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [thred-fish]
- /ˈθrɛdˌfɪʃ/

Definition of threadfish word

noun plural threadfish any of several jacks of the genus Alectis, especially A. ciliaris, having the front rays of the dorsal and anal fins greatly elongated. 1

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Origin of threadfish

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45; thread + fish

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threadfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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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