Bonefishes

/ˈboʊnfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bonefish; multiple small silvery saltwater fish prized by sport fishers.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'bonefish,' formed by adding '-es' to the singular noun.

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The fishing industry created entire tourism economies around bonefishes—the Bahamas and Florida Keys became world-famous fishing destinations primarily because of bonefishes, making this small fish economically huge.

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