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threadfish

[thred-fish]

noun

plural

threadfish ,

plural

threadfishes .

  1. any of several jacks of the genus Alectis, especially A. ciliaris, having the front rays of the dorsal and anal fins greatly elongated.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of threadfish1

First recorded in 1835–45; thread + fish
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Example Sentences

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Small-sized moi, or threadfish, which used to be reserved for eating by Hawaiian royalty swim in the pond along with mullet.

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threadfinthread-legged bug

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