STUDFISH

Etymology

Noun

studfish (plural studfishes or studfish)

Any of several species of small American minnows of the genus Fundulus, such as Fundulus catenatus.

Source: Wiktionary


Stud"fish`, n. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of several species of small American minnows of the genus Fundulus, as F. catenatus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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