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angelfish Definition

angel·fish (ānjəl fis̸h′)

noun pl. -·fish′, -·fish′es

  1. any of a percoid family (Pomacanthidae) of bright-colored, tropical reef fishes with long, trailing spiny fins
  2. scalare

angelfish Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: The reef is healthy and is peppered with sponges and a wealth of life, including angelfish, morays, grouper and wrasse.
  • see: Economic initiative of feeling a little might see angelfish.

Adjective modifier

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

Noun used with modifier

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

Theyare a great tradition†gliding in and out of the corridors of power with the opulent calm of angelfish swimming through an aquarian castle.

—Allen, Henry Southworth

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