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Definition of pipefish

pipefish

/ˈpaɪp.fɪʃ/
pipe · fish
Plural:pipefishes
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• noun

1

Any of various small, elongated marine fishes of the subfamily Syngnathinae, closely related to seahorses, characterized by a long tubular snout and a slender body encased in bony rings.

Example

"The marine biologist carefully documented the pipefish as it blended perfectly with the swaying blades of eelgrass."

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• Rhymes for pipefish

• Nearby Words

pinyon
pipe
pipe wrench
pipefish
pipistrelle
pipit
piraiba catfish

Word Origin & Etymology

From the English compound of 'pipe' and 'fish', named in the 16th century for its long, rigid, tube-like snout and slender body resembling a smoking pipe.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pipefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pipefish
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