Angelfish Definition

ānjəl-fĭsh
angelfishes, fish
noun
angelfishes
Any of various brightly colored fishes of the family Pomacanthidae of warm seas, having a laterally compressed body and often long extensions on the dorsal and anal fins.
American Heritage
Any of a percoid family (Pomacanthidae) of bright-colored, tropical reef fishes with long, trailing spiny fins.
Webster's New World
A cichlid (Pterophyllum scalare) native to rivers of tropical South America and having a laterally compressed, usually striped body with long dorsal and anal fins. It is popular in home aquariums.
American Heritage

Scalare.

Webster's New World
Any of several other fishes of the genus Pterophyllum.
American Heritage
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Other Word Forms of Angelfish

Noun

Singular:
angelfish
Plural:
angelfishes

Origin of Angelfish

Angelfish Sentence Examples

  • Green moray eels and French angelfish are often spotted at this site.

  • The reef is healthy and is peppered with sponges and a wealth of life, including angelfish, morays, grouper and wrasse.

  • The Flame Angelfish is a popular stuffed animal from this collection with bright hues and friendly eyes.

  • This colorful wall is stunning for its coral and is cut with gullies which are meeting places for groups of queen angelfish.

  • Economic initiative of feeling a little might see angelfish.

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Words Starting With

AANANG

Words Ending With

HSHISH

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With A9 Letter Words Ending With H