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cutlips

cutlips

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A small freshwater fish that lives in North American streams and rivers
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌtˌlɪps/
  • Specialized
: pez de labios cortos
  • Biologists study cutlips to learn more about freshwater ecosystems in North America.

Examples

  • Anglers often spot cutlips swimming near the bottom of shallow rivers.

  • I caught a few cutlips while fishing in the river.

  • The cutlips is commonly found in clear, rocky streams across the northeastern United States.

  • The cutlips are known for their unique coloration.

  • The cutlips are known for their unique coloration and are often found in shallow streams.

  • During our fishing trip, we caught several cutlips while trying to reel in larger fish.

  • The cutlips are a vital part of the aquatic ecosystem in North American rivers.

Surface Forms

cutlips singular
cutlips plural

Morphology

cutlips = cutlip (semi-transparent) = cut + lip + s

Formed from 'cut' + 'lip' (descriptive of the fish's notched lip), but as a species name the meaning is somewhat specialized.

Etymology

The word cutlips comes from the simple parts cut and lip, because this small fish's lower lip looks 'cut' or split. That's why the name refers to a small freshwater fish often found in North American streams.