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Definition of springfish

springfish

/ˈsprɪŋˌfɪʃ/
spring · fish
Plural:springfish
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springfish Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American Any of several small, ray-finned fishes of the genus Crenichthys, primarily native to isolated, warm desert springs in Nevada and parts of the western United States.

Example

"The Railroad Valley springfish is an endangered species that has adapted to survive in the thermally heated pools of central Nevada."

2

More broadly, any fish species that predominantly inhabits or is uniquely characteristic of freshwater springs.

Example

"Conservationists are working to restore the natural flow of the aquifer to protect the fragile habitats of local springfish."

• Rhymes for springfish

• Nearby Words

springbok
springer
springfield
springfish
springhare
springily
springiness

Word Origin & Etymology

A direct compound of 'spring' (referring to thermal or desert water sources) and 'fish', referencing the highly specialized and isolated aquatic habitats these species have evolved to occupy.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Springfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/springfish
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