Butterflyfish

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪˌfɪʃ/ noun

A small, brightly colored tropical fish with distinctive patterns and flat bodies, popular in aquariums.

Named for the fish's bright yellow coloring and wing-like fins that resemble a butterfly, from 'butterfly' and 'fish' compound.

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