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Halfmoon

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Meaning

(biology) Any of certain fish in the subfamily Scorpidinae, such as:.

Definitions by Sense

  1. (biology) Any of certain fish in the subfamily Scorpidinae, such as:
  2. Alternative form of half-moon.

Example Sentences

It is only when these alternative foods are in short supply that the halfmoons may seriously damage the kelp, totally stripping plants of their blades.

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What does halfmoon mean?

Halfmoon means (biology) Any of certain fish in the subfamily Scorpidinae, such as:.

What is a synonym for halfmoon?

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How do you use halfmoon in a sentence?

It is only when these alternative foods are in short supply that the halfmoons may seriously damage the kelp, totally stripping plants of their blades.

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