silverfish


sil·ver·fish

noun \ˈsil-vər-ˌfish\

Definition of SILVERFISH

1
: any of various silvery fishes (as a tarpon or silverside)
2
: any of various small wingless insects (order Thysanura); especially : one (Lepisma saccharina) found in houses and sometimes injurious especially to sized papers or starched clothes

First Known Use of SILVERFISH

1703

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