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Definition of ricefish

ricefish

/ˈraɪs.fɪʃ/
rice · fish
Plural:ricefishes
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ricefish Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various small, primarily freshwater and brackish water fishes of the family Adrianichthyidae, native to Asia and notable for their frequent presence in flooded agricultural fields.

Example

"The Japanese ricefish, also known as the medaka, is frequently used as a model organism in biological and genetic research."

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• Rhymes for ricefish

• Nearby Words

ribeye
rice
ricebean
ricefish
richmond
ricinus
ricotta

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'rice' and 'fish', so named because these fish are commonly found inhabiting flooded rice paddies throughout Asia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ricefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ricefish
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