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Definition of basslet

basslet

/ˈbæs.lət/
bass · let
Plural:basslets
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basslet Lexical Profile

basslet Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small, brightly colored marine fish typically found in tropical coral reefs, belonging to the family Grammatidae or related families, and popular in the saltwater aquarium trade.

Example

"The royal gramma is a vibrant and peaceful basslet that makes an excellent addition to a home reef aquarium."

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• Nearby Words

basra
bass
bassinet
basslet
bassoon
bat
batang hari

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the noun 'bass' (referring to the fish) combined with the diminutive suffix '-let', literally meaning 'small bass'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Basslet. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/basslet
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