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tonguefish Synonyms

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• noun (Context 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.

Usage Example

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

Strong
flatfish
Weak
sole

• Nearby Words

tonga
tongs
tongue
tonguefish
tonguelike
tonic
tonnage

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tonguefish. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tonguefish
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