polly fish
Definition
Noun: 1. A brightly colored tropical marine fish characterized by a beak-like mouth formed by the fusion of its teeth, resembling a parrot's beak. This type of fish is also commonly known as a "parrotfish."
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- We saw a vibrant polly fish nibbling on coral while snorkeling.
- The polly fish uses its hard beak to scrape algae from rocks.
- A school of polly fish swam by, their scales flashing in the sunlight.
Advanced Usage
- The term "polly fish" is an informal, common name. In scientific and more formal contexts, the fish is referred to as a "parrotfish" (family Scaridae).
- The name originates from the fish's distinctive beak, which is reminiscent of a parrot's, and the colloquial name for a parrot, "Polly."
Variants and Related Words
- Parrotfish (n): The standard common name for this family of fish.
- Scaridae (n): The scientific family name for parrotfish.
Synonyms
- Parrotfish
Noun
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gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth
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