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flamefish

flamefish

9.9
A small bright red and orange fish that lives near tropical Atlantic reefs
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Marine biologists recently observed several flamefish near the coral reefs of the Bahamas.

Examples

  • The bright colors of the flamefish make it a popular choice for saltwater aquariums.

  • The flamefish is known for its vivid red and orange markings.

  • The flamefish is known for its vibrant colors.

  • Many aquarists love keeping flamefish in their tanks.

  • Marine biologists recently observed several flamefish near the coral reefs of the Bahamas.

  • The flamefish is known for its vivid red and orange markings.

  • The bright colors of the flamefish make it a popular choice for saltwater aquariums.

Synonyms

flame fish
vsflamefish
  • US
8.8

A small bright fish that lives on coral reefs in the tropical Atlantic

is identical in meaning but written as two separate words
Apogon maculatus
vsflamefish
  • Specialized
9.9

A small reddish fish that lives in tropical Atlantic reefs and is active at night

notes general presence in the area rather than color or nocturnal behavior

Surface Forms

flamefish singular
flamefishes plural

Morphology

flamefish = flame + fish (transparent) = flame + fish

A straightforward descriptive compound meaning a fish with flame-like (bright) coloration, which learners can infer from 'flame' + 'fish'.

Etymology

Flamefish is made from two words: flame ('fire' or 'bright red and orange light') and fish ('a water animal'). So a flamefish is a fish named for its bright red and orange colors, like a small fish of fire.