French angelfish
noun
Definition of French angelfish
: a large angelfish (Pomacanthus paru) of the western Atlantic from Florida to Brazil that is black with yellow-tipped scales Shiny silver tarpon, black-and-yellow French angelfish and other inhabitants of the Caribbean Reef exhibit swim above you and beside you. — Clint Williams, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 26 July 2001
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1914
First Known Use of french angelfish
1914
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