Added 10 October 2026
sunfish
/ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sunfish at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The lean flesh of any of numerous American perch-like fishes of the family Centrarchidae.
- Among the largest bony fish; pelagic fish having an oval compressed body with high dorsal and anal fins and caudal fin reduced to a rudder-like lobe; worldwide in warm waters.
- Small carnivorous freshwater percoid fishes of North America usually having a laterally compressed body and metallic luster: crappies; black bass; bluegills; pumpkinseed.
Origin
* From sun + fish. * (type of fish): Perhaps from the rounded body shape.
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