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Definition of fringehead

fringehead

/ˈfrɪndʒ.hɛd/
fringe · head
Plural:fringeheads
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fringehead Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A small, aggressively territorial marine fish of the family Chaenopsidae (tube blennies), native to the Pacific coast of North America, characterized by a very large mouth and distinct fringe-like fleshy structures above its eyes.

Example

"During the dive off the coast of California, the marine biologist photographed a sarcastic fringehead fiercely defending its home inside an abandoned clam shell."

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• Nearby Words

fringecup
fringed orchid
fringed tulip
fringehead
frisbee
frisco
frisee

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'fringe' and 'head', named for the distinctive fleshy, fringe-like appendages (cirri) positioned above the eyes on the fish's head.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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