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rabbitfish

rabbitfish

1 9.9
A large deep sea fish with a long body and big head
  • noun
  • /ˈræbɪtˌfɪʃ/
  • UK
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  • The deep-sea trawler caught a rabbitfish off the coast of Norway.

Examples

  • The rabbitfish is known for its elongated body and large head.

  • Scientists are researching the behavior of the rabbitfish in its natural habitat.

  • Marine biologists study the unique features of the rabbitfish.

  • The rabbitfish is known for its unique appearance.

  • Have you ever seen a rabbitfish in the wild?

  • The rabbitfish is a fascinating creature that thrives in the depths of the ocean.

  • Divers spotted a rare rabbitfish while exploring the underwater caves.

Synonyms

Chimaera monstrosa
vsrabbitfish
  • Specialized
9.9

A large fish related to sharks and rays with big eyes that lives deep in European seas

is the common name used instead of the scientific species name

Surface Forms

rabbitfish singular
rabbitfishes plural

Morphology

rabbitfish = rabbit + fish (semi-transparent) = rabbit + fish

The compound structure 'rabbit' + 'fish' is clear, but this sense names a specific deep-water chimaera species, a specialized referent that may not be obvious to learners from the components alone.

Etymology

Rabbitfish was named because this deep-sea fish has a large head and long snout that reminded people of a rabbit's face, so they simply joined rabbit and fish. That's why a rabbitfish today is the name for a big, deep-water fish with a 'rabbit-like' head.