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demoiselle

demoiselle

9.9
A small bright tropical fish that lives on coral reefs
  • noun
  • /ˌdɛməˈzɛl/
translation icon : pez damisela
  • We spotted a brilliant blue demoiselle darting among the coral branches.

Examples

  • The demoiselle is known for its vibrant blue and yellow colors.

  • The reef was teeming with demoiselles and other small fish.

  • Many species of demoiselle are popular in home aquariums for their vivid colors.

  • Look at that demoiselle swimming near the reef!

  • Many species of demoiselle are popular in home aquariums for their vivid colors.

  • We spotted a brilliant blue demoiselle darting among the coral branches.

  • The reef was teeming with demoiselles and other small fish.

Synonyms

damselfish
vsdemoiselle
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A small brightly colored tropical fish that lives on coral reefs

is used mainly for members of that specific family

Surface Forms

demoiselle singular
demoiselles plural

Etymology

Demoiselle comes from French demoiselle, a small form of dame meaning 'lady', like the English damsel. Fishermen called small, bright reef fish by this name because they look delicate, so the word now means a little 'lady' of the sea.