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Definition of bloodfin

bloodfin

/ˈblʌdˌfɪn/
blood · fin
Plural:bloodfins
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bloodfin Lexical Profile

bloodfin Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A small freshwater schooling fish (Aphyocharax anisitsi) native to the Paraná River basin in South America, widely kept in aquariums and distinguished by its silver body and striking blood-red fins.

Example

"A small school of bloodfins darted nervously through the dense aquatic vegetation of the community tank."

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• Nearby Words

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blood lily
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bloodroot
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'blood' and 'fin', coined in reference to the vivid red coloration of the fish's fins contrasting with its silver body.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bloodfin. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodfin
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