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Definition of tonguefish

tonguefish

/ˈtʌŋ.fɪʃ/
tongue · fish
Plural:tonguefishes
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• noun

1

Any of numerous species of small, asymmetrical, marine flatfishes in the family Cynoglossidae, characterized by a tear-drop or tongue-like shape, lacking pectoral fins, and typically having both eyes on the left side of the head. They are mostly found in shallow tropical and subtropical waters.

Example

"During the trawl survey in the estuarine waters, researchers collected several specimens of tonguefish hiding in the sandy bottom."

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tonga
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tongue
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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'tongue' and 'fish', named for the distinctive asymmetrical, flat, elongated shape of the fish that resembles an animal's tongue.

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180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tonguefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tonguefish
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