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wrasse

Syllabification: (wrasse)
Pronunciation: /ras/

Definition of wrasse

noun (plural same or wrasses)

  • a marine fish with thick lips and strong teeth, typically brightly colored with marked differences between the male and female.
    • Family Labridae: numerous genera and species

Origin:

late 17th century: from Cornish wrah; related to Welsh gwrach, literally 'old woman'

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Definition of wrasse in the British & World English dictionary