Paddlefish
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpædəlˌfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paddlefish is a noun meaning Any of several primitive fish, of the family Polyodontidae, that have a long snout shaped like a paddle.
Meaning
Any of several primitive fish, of the family Polyodontidae, that have a long snout shaped like a paddle.
Example Sentences
Caviar comes from various species of sturgeons and paddlefishes.
A plucky, compact vendor of fish, Mr. Shuckman spent years peddling southern paddlefish roe from his seafood shop in Louisville, knocking on doors of fancy restaurants and country clubs, asking anyone who would listen, "Y'all want some caviar?"
Word Forms
- paddlefishes
Synonyms for paddlefish
Depending on context, synonyms include shovelfish, spadefish, duckbill.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include duckbill, fish, polyodontid, polyodont, polyodontoid, spadefish.
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