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rudderfish
noun
Definition of rudderfish
: any of various fishes reputed to follow or accompany ships: a : pilot fish 1 b : banded rudderfish c : any of several butterfishes (family Stromateidae) d : any of various fishes of the family Kyphosidae; especially : bermuda chub e : the opaleye or other fish of the family Girellidae
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Origin and Etymology of rudderfish
1rudder + fish
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