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Definition of wrasse

wrasse

/ræs/
wrasse
Plural:wrasses
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wrasse Lexical Profile

wrasse Game Scores & Validity

• 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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wraparound
wrapper
wrapping
wrasse
wrath
wrathful
wrathfully

Word Origin & Etymology

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

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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