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Definition of cornetfish

cornetfish

/ˈkɔːr.nɪt.fɪʃ/
cor · net · fish
Plural:cornetfishes
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• noun

1

A long, extremely slender marine fish of the family Fistulariidae, found in tropical and subtropical coastal waters, characterized by an elongated tubular snout and a distinctive whip-like filament trailing from the center of its tail fin.

Example

"While snorkeling over the shallow coral reef, we spotted a cornetfish hovering perfectly still near the surface in search of small prey."

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• Nearby Words

cornerman
cornerstone
cornet
cornetfish
cornetto
cornfed
cornfield

Word Origin & Etymology

From the noun 'cornet' + 'fish', named for its highly elongated, tubular snout which resembles the shape of the musical instrument.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cornetfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cornetfish
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