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PRONUNCIATION OF TRUNKFISH

trunkfish  [ˈtrʌŋkˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRUNKFISH

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Trunkfish is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRUNKFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

trunkfish

Ostraciidae

Ostraciidae is a family of squared, bony fish belonging to the order Tetraodontiformes, closely related to the pufferfishes and filefishes. Fish in the family are known variously as boxfishes, cofferfishes, cowfishes and trunkfishes. It contains about 24 extant species in seven extant genera.

Definition of trunkfish in the English dictionary

The definition of trunkfish in the dictionary is any tropical plectognath fish of the family Ostraciidae, having the body encased in bony plates with openings for the fins, eyes, mouth, etc Also called: boxfish, cowfish.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRUNKFISH


blackfish
ˈblækˌfɪʃ
blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
crawfish
ˈkrɔːˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
jackfish
ˈdʒækˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
milkfish
ˈmɪlkˌfɪʃ
monkfish
ˈmʌŋkˌfɪʃ
rockfish
ˈrɒkˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
snakefish
ˈsneɪkˌfɪʃ
spikefish
ˈspaɪkˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
stockfish
ˈstɒkˌfɪʃ
suckfish
ˈsʌkˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ
weakfish
ˈwiːkˌfɪʃ
wreckfish
ˈrɛkˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRUNKFISH

truncheon
truncheoner
trundle
trundle bed
trundler
trunk
trunk cabin
trunk call
trunk curl
trunk hose
trunk line
trunk road
trunkful
trunking
trunkless
trunks
trunksleeve
trunnel
trunnion
trunnioned

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRUNKFISH

baitfish
big fish
crayfish
drink like a fish
elfish
finfish
fish
flatfish
flowerhorn fish
flying fish
needlefish
oafish
parrotfish
river fish
sailfish
selfish
sunfish
triggerfish
unselfish
zebrafish

Synonyms and antonyms of trunkfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «trunkfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRUNKFISH

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

Translator English - Chinese

木瓜鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

trunkfish
570 millions of speakers

English

trunkfish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

trunkfish
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

trunkfish
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

trunkfish
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

trunkfish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

trunkfish
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

trunkfish
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Trunkfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

trunkfish
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ハコフグ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

trunkfish
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Trunkfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

trunkfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

trunkfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ट्रंकफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Trunkfish
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trunkfish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kostera
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

trunkfish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

trunkfish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

trunkfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

trunkfish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

trunkfish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

trunkfish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of trunkfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRUNKFISH»

The term «trunkfish» is normally little used and occupies the 138.807 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRUNKFISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about trunkfish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRUNKFISH»

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1
International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Tree squirrel - water ...
A smooth trunk fish, Lactophrys trigueter. Bold skin patterns are a feature of these fish, many of which rely on striking coloration to deter predators from tasting their toxic flesh. TRUNKFISH A spotted trunkfish, Lactophrys bicaudalis, among ...
‎2002
2
Scott: Exploring Hanauma Bay
Spotted Trunkfish (moa), Ostracion inelea- gris. Female, Female and juvenile spotted trunkfish have white spots over dark brown bodies. Both sexes of spotted trunkfish in Hawai'i are a slightly different color than those in other parts of the ...
Susan Scott, 1993
3
Coastal Fishes of Oman
YELLOW TRUNKFISH Ostracion cubicus Linnaeus, l758 Dorsal rays 9; anal rays 9; pectoral rays l I; carapace quadrangular in cross-section, the sides concave, broader at base than top, without spines, and without a median dorsal ridge ...
John E. Randall, 1995
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The Aquarium Fish Survival Manual
The Ostraciontidae, known as Box- fish, Trunkfish or Cowfish, are the oddest. The entire body is encased in a rigid body box, with the fins, mouth and eyes protruding through apertures. These fish are very attractive, but are clumsy swimmers, ...
Brian Ward, 1995
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Divers and Snorkelers Guide to the Fishes and Sea Life of ...
Smooth Trunkfish Lactophrys triqueter. The only species without spines. Snout and base of pectoral usually black. Prefers reef areas. Dark band on tail; lacking on Spotted trunkfish. Spotted Trunkfish Lactophrys bicaudalis. Spines only at anal ...
F. Joseph Stokes, 1984
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Field Guide to Fishes of the Chesapeake Bay
FooD HABITS: Planehead filefish feed on bryozoans, small crustaceans, mollusks, worms, sea urchins, and algae. IM PoRTANcE: Planehead filefish are of no commercial or recreational value. Trunkfish - Lactophrys trigonus (Linnaeus , 1758) ...
Edward O. Murdy, John A. Musick, 2013
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Paradise Kitchen: Caribbean Cooking with Chef Daniel Orr
2 trunkfish, split, with all innards removed except the liver 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 2 sprigs thyme 1/2 lime, sliced 2tsp salt freshly ground black pepper Sea Urchin and Scallion Butter (optional; see recipe) this fish is one of the ...
Daniel Orr, 2011
8
Fish of the Maldives
I Ostracidae - Trunkfish Reef - diurnal - 5/25 m solitary - omnivorous - snorkelling/ scuba In trunkfish the scales are metamorphosed into bony plates of a hexagonal or polygonal shape, joined to one another so as to form a strong shell, from ...
Andrea Ghisotti, 1997
9
The Everything Aquarium Book: All You Need to Build the ...
Trunkfish,. and. Cowfish. (Family. Ostraciidae). With their rigid bodies propelled “ helicopter fashion” by tiny, rapidly moving fins, these fish are an amusing sight as they motor about the aquarium. Their appeal is heightened by an “alert” face, ...
Frank Indiviglio, 2006
10
20000 Leagues Under the Sea: An Underwater Tour of the World
I'll mention chiefly some trunkfish unique to the Red Sea, the sea of the East Indies, and that part of the ocean washing the coasts of equinoctial America. Like turtles, armadillos, sea urchins, and crustaceans, these fish are protected by armor ...
JULES VERNE

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRUNKFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term trunkfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Annual Watch Hill arts show gaining international reach
The first is called simply “Juvenile Trunkfish,” and features a tiny polka-dotted black and white fish that appears to be puckering up for a fish kiss. “This little cutie ... «The Westerly Sun, Jul 15»
2
Crown Jewel of Cuba's Coral Reefs
... (Monacanthus tuckeri), a bulging-eyed Webb Burr puffer (Chilomycterus antillarum), a sea star and a 5.6-ounce spotted trunkfish (Lactophrys bicaudalis). «New York Times, Jul 15»
3
The Arts Find a Home in the Upper Florida Keys
... sells nautical-style jewelry and large photorealism paintings focusing on the area's coral reefs, dolphins and aquatic life like the queen angelfish and trunkfish. «New York Times, Jul 15»
4
Cuba Has Some of the World's Last Unspoiled Reefs—Will …
We found all types of critters: cowfish, trunkfish, and feather duster worms—things you don't find in Hawaii today. It's a good sign that Jardines isn't just an ... «TakePart, Mar 15»
5
Touring St. Lucia with its Top Chef
Spiny lobsters stuffed with dasheen, a root vegetable similar to taro; braised conch with onions, peppers and garlic; and my personal favorite, stuffed trunkfish. «Washington Post, Jan 15»
6
勁過花木蘭超自戀「箱魨姊」愛拍照還會啾咪!
箱魨(trunkfish,或稱木瓜魚)這種魚,儘管不是說長得很可怕,但也絕非美人胚子。然而,偏偏牠卻很愛拍照。而且跟花木蘭一樣,很愛看自己的倒影。 這尾超自戀的箱 ... «ETtoday, Sep 14»
7
Trunkfish loves his reflection so much he photobombs every picture
A tiny trunkfish who loves looking at his reflection posed and pouted as he ... The Thornback Trunkfish, who was swimming on his own, took a liking to the divers ... «Daily Mail, Sep 14»
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Pouting fish gives Kim Kardashian a run for her money after …
This stunning picture, taken in the Red Sea off the coast of Israel in the Middle East, shows a thornback trunkfish seemingly pouting for the camera. It was taken ... «Mirror.co.uk, Sep 14»
9
Why diving is like holding the winning lottery ticket
Another of my Broadreach groups fell in love with the indescribably cute, baby trunkfish (aka. The Most Adorable Fish in the Sea). We made it our mission to find ... «Mother Nature Network, May 14»
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Follow Me: Diving with Moai? Discover underwater secrets of Rapa …
Henri catches little cowfish and trunkfish in his hands and plays with them. As they puff themselves up with seawater, a defense mechanism, he pretends to ... «Ruidoso News, Apr 14»

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