Pollyfish (Noun)
Meaning
Gaudy tropical fishes with parrotlike beaks formed by fusion of teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The aquarium featured a stunning display of pollyfish, their vibrant scales glistening in the light.
- The parrotfish, a type of pollyfish, used its beak to scrape algae from the coral reef.
- Divers often sought out encounters with large schools of pollyfish while exploring the Caribbean.
- Marine biologists have long been fascinated by the unique characteristics of pollyfish and their importance in the ocean ecosystem.
- While snorkeling, the family caught glimpse of a solitary pollyfish nibbling on a sea anemone.