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wrasse
[ ras ]
noun
- any of various marine fishes of the family Labridae, especially of the genusLabrus,having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant color, certain species being valued as food fishes.
wrasse
/ ræs /
noun
- any marine percoid fish of the familyLabridae,of tropical and temperate seas, having thick lips, strong teeth, and usually a bright coloration: many are used as food fishes
Word History and Origins
Origin ofwrasse1
Word History and Origins
Origin ofwrasse1
Example Sentences
Following a visit to the site of the incident, Mr Moyes believes the dead fish in the water to be wrasse.
Dr. Kohda knows well how tough persuading scientists can be, after his own extensive efforts to demonstrate self-awareness in the bluestreak cleaner wrasse fish.
Lorian Schweikert was fishing in the Florida Keys when she hooked a hogfish—a type of tasty wrasse that’s known for its ability to change colors to match its coral reef environment.
After a week with a mirror in their tank, cleaner wrasses seem able to spot themselves in photos.
In 2019, cleaner wrasses — which are tiny tropical reef fish — were the first fish to pass the mirror test.
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