damselfish

dam·sel·fish | \ ˈdam-zəl-ˌfish

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Definition of damselfish

: any of numerous often brilliantly colored marine fishes (family Pomacentridae) living especially along coral reefs

— called also demoiselle

Examples of damselfish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019 Come face-to-face with countless species of marine life—from colorful parrotfish and damselfish to eels, rays, and turtles. — National Geographic, "Belize Expedition: Oceans and Underwater Exploration," 10 Sep. 2019

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“Damselfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damselfish. Accessed 12 Jul. 2020.

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