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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A freshwater fish in the family Cyprinodontidae native to Florida, Jordanella floridae, sometimes kept in aquaria and used in laboratory tests of the biological effects of environmental pollutants. US, uncountable
2. 2
   a fish with a dark-blue back and whitish sides with red stripes; found in swamps and streams of Florida wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

american flagfishjordanella floridae

Etymology

From flag + fish. The red, white and blue stripes and dots are reminiscent of the American flag.

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