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Definition of pencilsmelt

pencilsmelt

/ˈpɛn.səlˌsmɛlt/
pen · cil · smelt
Plural:pencilsmelts
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pencilsmelt Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, slender, deep-sea marine fishes belonging to the family Microstomatidae, distinguished by their elongated, cylindrical bodies and disproportionately large eyes.

Example

"During the deep-ocean survey, marine biologists recorded the presence of a pencilsmelt swimming near the mesopelagic zone."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

pemmican
pen
pencil
pencilsmelt
pend oreille
pendulum
penguin

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'pencil' (referring to its highly slender, cylindrical shape) and 'smelt' (a small, typically silvery fish).

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