Topminnow

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of the ray-finned fish in the taxonomic family Fundulidae.
  2. 2
    freshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish wordnet
  3. 3
    small usually brightly-colored viviparous surface-feeding fishes of fresh or brackish warm waters; often used in mosquito control wordnet

Etymology

From top + minnow, since they swim near the surface.

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