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Definition of ribbonfish

ribbonfish

/ˈrɪb.ən.fɪʃ/
rib · bon · fish
Plural:ribbonfishes
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ribbonfish Lexical Profile

ribbonfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various elongated, laterally compressed, and predominantly silvery marine fishes belonging to the family Trachipteridae or related families, typically found in deep ocean waters worldwide.

Example

"The marine biologist was thrilled to document a rare ribbonfish undulating gracefully through the deep pelagic zone."

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• Nearby Words

ribbon eel
ribbon falls
ribbon snake
ribbonfish
riberry
ribes
ribeye

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'ribbon' and 'fish', coined in the 18th century to describe the animal's exceptionally long, flat, and slender physiological structure resembling a ribbon.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ribbonfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 21, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ribbonfish
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