viperfish

vi·per·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahy-per-fish]
- /ˈvaɪ pərˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vahy-per-fish]
- /ˈvaɪ pərˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of viperfish word

noun plural viperfish any of several deep-sea fishes of the family Chauliodontidae, having a large mouth and fanglike teeth, some species having light-emitting organs on their bodies. 1
noun viperfish a predatory deep-sea fish of the family Chauliodontiae, with long, sharp, needle-shaped teeth 0
noun viperfish A deepwater fish of the genus Chauliodus, a fierce predator with long, needle-like teeth and hinged lower jaws, found mainly in tropical and temperate waters. 0

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Origin of viperfish

First appearance:

before 1890

One of the 20% newest English words

First recorded in 1890-95; viper + fish

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viperfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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