Flarfish

/ˈflɛrfɪʃ/ noun

Definition

A type of fish, possibly with flaring fins or characteristics; a fish with spreading or flap-like appendages.

Etymology

Compound of 'flare' (or 'flar,' a base meaning to spread) and 'fish.' The term appears to be a specialized ichthyological or regional name for a particular fish species with distinctive spreading fins.

Kelly Says

Fish names often describe physical features—anglerfish have bioluminescent lures, lionfish have flowing venomous fins, and flarfish likely has distinctive spreading or flaring fins that give it its memorable name.

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