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Definition of silver scat
silver scat
Plural:silver scats
silver scat Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A species of brackish and marine water fish (such as Selenotoca multifasciata) belonging to the scat family, native to the Indo-Pacific region and distinguished by its laterally compressed, shiny silver body marked with dark spots or vertical bands.
Example
"The silver scat is a lively addition to a brackish water aquarium, but it requires a spacious tank as it grows rapidly into adulthood."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from its bright, silvery coloration and 'scat', a shortening of its taxonomic family name Scatophagidae, which translates from Greek as 'dung-eaters', reflecting the scavenging dietary habits of these fishes.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silver scat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silver scat