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Definition of dealfish

dealfish

/ˈdiːl.fɪʃ/
deal · fish
Plural:dealfish
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dealfish Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A long, ribbon-like, deep-sea fish of the family Trachipteridae, characterized by its remarkably flat, silvery body and bright red fins.

Example

"During the deep-water expedition, the submersible's cameras captured a dealfish swimming in its characteristic vertical orientation through the dark waters."

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• Nearby Words

dayton
de grey
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death adder
debrecen
decaisnea

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the word 'deal' (meaning a flat wooden plank or board) and 'fish', owing to the creature's extremely compressed, elongated body that resembles a plank of wood.

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