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Definition of koran angelfish
koran angelfish
Plural:Koran angelfish
koran angelfish Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large marine angelfish (Pomacanthus semicirculatus) native to the Indo-Pacific reefs, characterized by a striking juvenile pattern of blue and white semicircles that eventually fades into a speckled, yellowish-green adult coloration.
Example
"The striking juvenile Koran angelfish is a popular but challenging species to keep in a marine aquarium due to its eventual large size and specialized diet."
Word Origin & Etymology
The common name derives from the distinctive blue and white semicircular lines of the juvenile phase, which early observers believed resembled Arabic script or verses from the Quran (Koran).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Koran angelfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/koran angelfish