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Definition of wrasse

wrasse

/ræs/
wrasse
Plural:wrasses
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wrasse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of numerous, primarily marine, chiefly tropical fishes of the family Labridae, typically characterized by thick lips, strong teeth, and bright, intricate coloration.

Example

"While scuba diving over the coral reef, we spotted a vividly colored cleaner wrasse picking parasites off a larger grouper."

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• Rhymes for wrasse

• Nearby Words

woylie
wrangell
wrap
wrasse
wreckfish
wren
wrench

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the late 17th century from the Cornish word 'wrach', meaning 'hag' or 'wrasse', cognate with Welsh 'gwrach'.

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