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rubberlip perch

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variants: or rubberlip sea-perch \ ˈ⸗⸗ˌ⸗-​ \

Definition of rubberlip perch

: a medium-sized silvery or bluish purple surf fish (Rhacochilus toxotes) of the California coast that is a leading market fish of the area

History and Etymology for rubberlip perch

rubberlip from rubber entry 2 + lip

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“Rubberlip perch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubberlip%20perch. Accessed 25 Sep. 2022.

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