clownfish

Word parts

clown + fish

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /klaʊnfɪʃ/

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• Hyphenation: clown‧fish

Noun

Singular clownfish

Plural clownfish or clownfishes

a clownfish

1. (zoology), (countable) A clownfish is an orange and white striped salt water fish that is known for its relationship with sea anenomes.

   There were clownfish in the exhibit.

2. The plural form of clownfish; more than one (kind of) clownfish.