noun

angelfish

angelfish

The angelfish has beautiful, long fins.

The angelfish has beautiful, long fins.

We keep several angelfish in our aquarium.

We keep several angelfish in our aquarium.

((an angelfish)) a type of tropical fish We keep an angelfish in our aquarium.

Synonyms: none; Other tropical fish: guppy, tetra

A compound of 'angel' and 'fish', named for its graceful, wing-like fins.

Picture a fish with fins that look like an angel's wings.

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