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Definition of soldierfish

soldierfish

/ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ.fɪʃ/
sol · dier · fish
Plural:soldierfish
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soldierfish Lexical Profile

soldierfish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various tropical marine fishes of the subfamily Myripristinae within the family Holocentridae, closely related to squirrelfishes, typically characterized by bright red coloration, rough scales, and large eyes adapted for nocturnal feeding in coral reefs.

Example

"While night diving in the Caribbean, we spotted a school of soldierfish hiding in the rocky crevices of the coral reef."

• Nearby Words

soldanella
solder
soldering iron
soldierfish
sole
solenodon
solenoid

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'soldier' and 'fish', named for their predominantly bright red coloration which historically resembled the red uniform coats worn by soldiers, particularly those of the British military.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soldierfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soldierfish
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