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- [skawr-pee-uh n-fish]
- /ˈskɔr pi ənˌfɪʃ/
- /skˈɔːpɪˌɒnfɪʃ/
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- [skawr-pee-uh n-fish]
- /ˈskɔr pi ənˌfɪʃ/
Definitions of scorpionfish word
- noun plural scorpionfish any of several tropical and temperate marine scorpaenid fishes, especially members of the genus Scorpaena, many having venomous dorsal spines. 1
- noun scorpionfish any of various small, marine scorpaenids (esp. genus Scorpaena) with poisonous spines in the dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins 0
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Origin of scorpionfish
First appearance:
before 1655 One of the 46% oldest English words
First recorded in 1655-65; scorpion + fish
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Parts of speech for Scorpionfish
noun
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scorpionfish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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