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Definition of bonefish

bonefish

/ˈboʊn.fɪʃ/
bone · fish
Plural:bonefish
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bonefish Lexical Profile

bonefish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A silvery, torpedo-shaped marine fish (Albula vulpes) found in shallow tropical and subtropical coastal waters, highly prized in sport fishing for its exceptional speed and strength but rarely eaten due to its numerous fine bones.

Example

"The anglers waded quietly through the shallow flats of the Bahamas, hoping to cast their flies near a cruising bonefish."

• Rhymes for bonefish

• Nearby Words

bombax
bombyx
bona
bonefish
bongo
boniato
bonita falls

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'bone' and 'fish', named for the numerous fine, forked bones found throughout the fish's flesh.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bonefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bonefish
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