rubberlip perch
noun
variants: or
rubberlip sea–perch
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
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Origin and Etymology of rubberlip perch
rubberlip from 2rubber + lip
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