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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MOORISH IDOL

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WHAT DOES MOORISH IDOL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Moorish idol

Moorish idol

The Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, is a small marine fish species, the sole extant representative of the family Zanclidae in order Perciformes. A common inhabitant of tropical to subtropical reefs and lagoons, the Moorish idol is notable for its wide distribution throughout the Indo-Pacific. A number of butterflyfishes closely resemble the Moorish idol. It is closely related to, if not a direct descendant of, the extinct Eozanclus brevirhostris, from the Middle Eocene of Monte Bolca. The Moorish idol got its name from the Moors of Africa, who purportedly believed the fish to be a bringer of happiness. Moorish idols are also popular aquarium fish, but despite their popularity, they are notorious for short aquarium lifespans and sensitivity.

Definition of Moorish idol in the English dictionary

The definition of Moorish idol in the dictionary is a tropical marine spiny-finned fish, Zanclus canescens, that is common around coral reefs: family Zanclidae. It has a deeply compressed body with yellow and black stripes, a beaklike snout, and an elongated dorsal fin.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MOORISH IDOL

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moose
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WORDS THAT END LIKE MOORISH IDOL

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Synonyms and antonyms of Moorish idol in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Moorish idol» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MOORISH IDOL

Find out the translation of Moorish idol to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Moorish idol from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Moorish idol» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

摩尔人的偶像
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ídolo moro
570 millions of speakers

English

Moorish idol
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दलदल मूर्ति
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المعبود مغاربي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Мавританский идол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ídolo do Moorish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মুরিশ মূর্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

idole maure
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Idola Moor
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Halfter
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ツノダシ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

무어 아이돌
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Idol moor
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thần tượng Moorish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மூரிஷ் சிலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मूरीश मूर्ति
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Mağribi idol
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

idolo moresco
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Iglicznie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

мавританський ідол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

idol maur
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μαυριτανικό είδωλο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Moorse afgod
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

morisk idol
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Moorish idol
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Moorish idol

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MOORISH IDOL»

The term «Moorish idol» is normally little used and occupies the 124.439 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MOORISH IDOL»

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The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book
The Moorish Idol is common on the reef and often found in pairs or small groups. This species is often confused with the Butterflyfishes, but is actually more closely related to the Surgeonfish group. The Moorish Idol reaches 20 cm.
Monika Mira, 2009
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Reef Fish Spawning Aggregations: Biology, Research and ...
The Moorish idol, Zanclus cornutus, (the only member of the monotypic family Zanclidae) is one of the iconic fishes of the Indo-Pacific, yet its biology and reproduction are poorly known. It has an extremely broad distribution from the east coast ...
Yvonne Sadovy de Mitcheson, Patrick Lynn Colin, 2011
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Small Animal Care and Management
The family Zanclidae contains only one species — the Moorish Idol, Zanclus canescens or Zanclus cornutu S. See Figure 20-52. The scientific name can be found both ways in different reference books. It is closely related to the tangs and  ...
Dean Marvin Warren, 2002
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Discovering Fish
The Moorish Id o (Zanqlu :jlus canasce ns) The Moorish Idol T This spectacularly beautiful fish is 14cmslong. The Moorish Idol can be very aggressive, particularly when their territory is threatened but are otherwise not troublesome to other fish ...
Mark Fox, Olga Fox, 2001
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Trukese-English Dictionary
mooring stake carried on a sailing canoe. Moorish idol fish sanapwapw, sanepwapw (nu.): Moorish idol fish (Zandus canescens L) nifeefeeyiyas (nu . ): species of Moorish idol fish . nikasakas (nu.): species of Moorish idol fish. nikasseres (nu.) ...
‎1990
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Reef Fishes of Oman:
Zanclidae. 14901 Zanclus cornutus(Linnaeus, 1758) Moorish idol 14802 Siganus canaliculatus (Park, 1797) This highly distinctive species is the only have caudal spines). Mainly a spongeeater, it will also feed on plants and animal material.
Richard Field
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The Ecology of Fishes on Coral Reefs
Eozanclus from Eocene deposits is virtually indistinguishable from the Recent moorish idol Zanclus. By the early Eocene, reef fish communities not only included most of the families characteristic of reefs today, but these fishes had already ...
Peter F. Sale, 1993
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Madagascar
... moray eels, flutefish, porcupinefish, pufferfish, squirrelfish, sweetlips and the moorish idol. Scuba-diving in Madagascar can therefore be very rewarding; see pages 80–3 for practical information.
Hilary Bradt, 2011
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Coral Reefs: An Ecosystem in Transition: An Ecosystem in ...
... latter include scorpionfishes (including brilliantly patterned lionfishes), pipefishes, porgies, barracudas, rudderfishes, triggerfishes, spadefishes, hawkfishes, trumpetfishes, cornetfishes, spiny puffers, mullets, sweepers, and the Moorish idol.
Zvy Dubinsky, Noga Stambler, 2010
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Maldives
Moorish Idol One species of moorish idol (p79) is commonly seen on reef flats and reef slopes in the Maldives, often in pairs. Usually 15cm to 20cm long, the moorish idol is herbivorous, feeding primarily on algae. They are attractive, with ...
Tom Masters, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MOORISH IDOL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Moorish idol is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pixar Rewind: 'Finding Nemo'
These characters include: Gill, a Moorish idol with deep scars, both physically and mentally; Bloat, a puffer fish; Bubbles, a yellow tang ... «Rotoscopers, Jun 15»
2
New Oahu aquarium fishing rules take effect
... and Natural Resources, there are new daily commercial bag and size limits that apply to aquarium fish such as yellow tang and moorish idol. «KHON2, Apr 15»
3
Glimpses of Marine Life on Thiruvananthapuram Coast
On one such day, a shoal of Collared Butterfly Fish suddenly appeared, spread all around him and disappeared. Right after came Moorish Idol. «The New Indian Express, Mar 15»
4
Renovated Taraporevala Aquarium in Mumbai reopens
Other varieties include the tang, yellow-striped tang, blue-spotted stingray, star, clown, hark, trigger, Grouper and Moorish idol. "The aquarium ... «Business Standard, Mar 15»
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Your kids can touch fish at renovated Taraporevala Aquarium from …
Others varieties include the tang, yellow-striped tang, blue-spotted stingray, star, clown, hark, trigger, Grouper and Moorish idol. "The aquarium ... «Times of India, Feb 15»
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The 2014 science quiz tests your knowledge from angiosperms …
What type of animal is a Moorish Idol? 2. Where in Victoria were so-called "electric" bacteria, with enough voltage to power a small LED light, ... «The Age, Dec 14»
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'Finding Dory' Movie Updates: Pixar Reveals Plot And Setting
Moorish Idol Gill and Damselfish Deb will both appear in the film along with the lead characters Marlin, Nemo and Dory. Ellene Degeneres will ... «Jobs & Hire, Dec 14»
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Reader's adventure: Desroches Island is a birder's paradise
The coral reef is alive and growing and it has created the ideal breeding grounds for emperor angelfish, sturgeon and moorish idol to name but ... «Times LIVE, Dec 14»
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Risk and relaxation: What it's like to tour Sulu
Now and then, a shy Moorish idol or butter-colored butterflyfish would grace the remarkable scenery with its striped elegance, before ducking ... «Rappler, Nov 14»
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Pushing Western Australia's reef fish bounty into the limelight
Some are shared with areas as far as Panama, like the Moorish idol (Zanclus cornutus), while others are found just in Australia. But what sets ... «Phys.Org, Nov 14»

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