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Definition of featherback

featherback

/ˈfɛð.ɚˌbæk/
feath · er · back
Plural:featherbacks
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featherback Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of several freshwater fishes in the family Notopteridae, native to Africa and Southeast Asia, characterized by a highly compressed, elongated body, a continuous anal fin, and a small, feather-like dorsal fin.

Example

"Local fishermen in the Mekong Delta often catch the clown featherback, which is prized both for the aquarium trade and for traditional cuisine."

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• Rhymes for featherback

• Nearby Words

feather
feather falls
feather river
featherback
feathergrass
fedex
fedora

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'feather' and 'back', named for the characteristically small, slender dorsal fin that resembles a feather standing upright on the fish's back.

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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 Featherback. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/featherback
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