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Definition of kole tang

kole tang

Plural:kole tangs
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kole tang Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A species of marine surgeonfish (Ctenochaetus strigosus) endemic to the coral reefs of the Hawaiian Islands, characterized by a purplish-brown body, fine light horizontal stripes, and a distinctive bright yellow ring around each eye.

Example

"The marine biologist noted that the kole tang plays a crucial ecological role on Hawaiian reefs by grazing on detritus and nuisance algae."

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• Nearby Words

kokanee
koksoak
kola
kole tang
kolenté
kolkata
kolkwitzia

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Hawaiian word 'kole' (referring specifically to this fish) and 'tang', a common English name for fishes of the surgeonfish family (Acanthuridae).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kole tang. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kole tang
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