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Definition of spikefish

spikefish

/ˈspaɪk.fɪʃ/
spike · fish
Plural:spikefishes
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spikefish Lexical Profile

spikefish Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of various deep-water marine fishes belonging to the family Triacanthodidae, characterized by thick skin and prominent, strong spines on their dorsal and pelvic fins.

Example

"During the deep-sea expedition, the marine biologist successfully photographed a rare species of spikefish hovering near the ocean floor."

• Nearby Words

spiderwort
spigelia
spike
spikefish
spill
spinach
spindle

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'spike' and 'fish', describing the prominent, strong spines characteristic of the dorsal and pelvic fins of these species.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spikefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spikefish
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