Butterflyfish Definition

bŭtər-flīfĭsh

butterflyfishes

noun

Any of a percoid family (Chaetodontidae) of small, brightly colored, usually yellow, tropical reef fishes.

Webster's New World

Any of various fishes with broad winglike fins.

American Heritage

Synonyms:

Synonyms:
flying robin
flying-gurnard

Other Word Forms of Butterflyfish

Noun

Singular:

butterflyfish

Plural:

butterflyfishes

Origin of Butterflyfish

butterfly +‎ fish, from their bright colours.

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