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Princeton's WordNet
moonfish, Atlantic moonfish, horsefish, horsehead, horse-head, dollarfish, Selene setapinnisnoun
any of several silvery marine fishes with very flat bodies
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horsefish
Congiopodidae, commonly known as pigfishes, horsefishes and racehorses, is a family of ray-finned fish classified with in the order Scorpaeniformes. These fishes are native to the Southern Hemisphere.
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horsefish
A horsefish is a relatively uncommon term and could potentially refer to two different species: 1) A fish species also known as Pacific staghorn sculpin, Leptocottus armatus. This species is a common fish in the Northeast Pacific which includes coastal regions stretching from Alaska to Baja California. 2) A reference to Seahorse, which belongs to the family Syngnathidae. The term horsefish is not scientifically recognized and should be used with discretion, as its meaning might vary based on the regional vernacular. Always make sure to cross-check the accurate species when referring to a 'horsefish'.
Webster Dictionary
Horsefishnoun
the moonfish (Selene setipinnis)
Horsefishnoun
the sauger
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of horsefish in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of horsefish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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