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Princeton's WordNet

  1. threadfish, thread-fish, Alectis ciliarisnoun

    fish having greatly elongated front rays on dorsal and anal fins

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  1. threadfish

    Threadfish is a common name that can refer to several species of fish. Generally, it's used to describe species that have elongated, thread-like features, particularly in their dorsal or pectoral fins. A notable example is the threadfin butterflyfish. However, the term isn't taxonomically defined, so it isn't exclusive to a certain family or group of fish. Usage can vary depending on the region or context.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Threadfishnoun

    the cutlass fish

  2. Threadfishnoun

    a carangoid fish (Caranx gallus, or C. crinitus) having the anterior rays of the soft dorsal and anal fins prolonged in the form of long threads

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of threadfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of threadfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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