sunfish

English

/ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various small freshwater fishes of the family Centrarchidae, often with iridescent colours and having a laterally compressed body.
  • Any of various large marine fishes of the family Molidae that have an oval compressed body.

Etymology

Compound from English sun + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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