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Definition of parrotfish

parrotfish

/ˈpærətˌfɪʃ/
par · rot · fish
Plural:parrotfish
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parrotfish Lexical Profile

parrotfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of numerous brightly colored tropical marine fishes of the family Scaridae, characterized by beak-like jaws of fused teeth used to scrape algae from coral and rocks, playing a critical role in reef bioerosion.

Example

"While snorkeling over the tropical reef, we spotted a vivid blue parrotfish loudly crunching on the coral."

• Nearby Words

parrot's beak
parrotbill
parrotfinch
parrotfish
parsley
parsnip
parson chameleon

Word Origin & Etymology

Named for their beak-like jaws formed by fused teeth and their bright, vivid colors, which closely resemble those of a parrot.

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