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queenfish

[kween-fish]

noun

plural

queenfishes ,

plural

queenfish .

  1. a silvery and bluish drum, Seriphus politus, inhabiting shallow waters along the coast of California.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of queenfish1

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; queen + fish
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Example Sentences

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It is well known in the West Indies, where it bears the name “queenfish.”

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