soldierfish
[ sohl-jer-fish ]
/ ˈsoʊl dʒərˌfɪʃ /
noun, plural (especially collectively) sol·dier·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) sol·dier·fish·es.
any of several squirrelfishes of the family Holocentridae.
any of various other brightly colored fishes.
Nearby words
soldier on, soldier orchid, soldier settlement, soldier's heart, soldier's medal, soldierfish, soldiering, soldierly, soldiers' home, soldiery, soldo
Origin of soldierfish
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; so called from its sharp spines and rough scales
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