butterflyfish

noun

Meaning

Any of a group of conspicuous tropical marine fish of the family Chaetodontidae; the bannerfish and coralfish are also included in this group. Butterflyfish are fairly small, mostly from 12 to 22 cm (c.7-9 in) in length.

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Related words

flying gurnard(English)flying robin(English)butterfly fish(English)chaetodon(English)bannerfish(English)coralfish(English)bandfish(English)rabbitfish(English)

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