dragonfish

noun

drag·​on·​fish ˈdra-gən-ˌfish How to pronounce dragonfish (audio)

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Banded dragonfish Scientists have discovered a new species of Antarctic dragonfish called a banded dragonfish (Akarotaxis gouldae) and published their findings in the journal Zootaxa. Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Sep. 2024 Roberts’ dragonfish can reach just over 9 inches in length, the study said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 One Roberts’ dragonfish was found pregnant, the study said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 There are several other creatures with dragon in their name such as bearded dragons, dragonfish and dragonflies. Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dragonfish 

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dragonfish was in 1996

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“Dragonfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragonfish. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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