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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

bloodborne
bloodcurdling
blooded
bloodfin
bloodhound
bloodily
bloodiness

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.

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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 Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bloodfin
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