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Definition of tuskfish

tuskfish

/ˈtʌsk.fɪʃ/
tusk · fish
Plural:tuskfishes
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tuskfish Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of several species of large marine wrasses, primarily in the genus Choerodon, native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean and characterized by prominent, tusk-like canine teeth used for crushing hard-shelled prey.

Example

"The diver watched in fascination as a large black-spot tuskfish repeatedly smashed a clam against a coral reef to break it open."

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• Nearby Words

turtlehead
turtleneck
tusk
tuskfish
tutea
tutrix
tutu

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'tusk' and 'fish', named for the prominent, protruding canine teeth these marine wrasses use to grasp and crush hard-shelled prey.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tuskfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tuskfish
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