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kelpfish

American

[kelp-fish] / ˈkɛlpˌfɪʃ /

noun

plural

kelpfish,

plural

kelpfishes

any of several blennies that are common among kelp.
any of various other fishes that live among kelp.

Etymology

Origin of kelpfish

First recorded in 1875–80; kelp + fish

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