blindfish

blind·fish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blahynd-fish]
- /ˈblaɪndˌfɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [blahynd-fish]
- /ˈblaɪndˌfɪʃ/

Definitions of blindfish word

noun blindfish any of various small fishes, esp the cavefish, that have rudimentary or functionless eyes and occur in subterranean streams 3
noun blindfish any of various small fishes with functionless eyes, found in underground streams, caves, etc. 3
noun plural blindfish cavefish. 1
noun blindfish Any of various fish, having only rudimentary eyes, that inhabit underground waters. 0

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Origin of blindfish

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; blind + fish

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Parts of speech for Blindfish

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blindfish popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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