dragonfish

noun

drag·​on·​fish ˈdra-gən-ˌfish How to pronounce dragonfish (audio)

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Banded dragonfish Scientists have discovered a new species of Antarctic dragonfish called a banded dragonfish (Akarotaxis gouldae) and published their findings in the journal Zootaxa. Devika Rao, theweek, 12 Sep. 2024 One Roberts’ dragonfish was found pregnant, the study said. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 There are several other creatures with dragon in their name such as bearded dragons, dragonfish and dragonflies. Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024 The 34-year-old marine scientist was preparing to lead one of his many student tours of the university’s nearly 80-year-old marine vertebrate collection, which includes specimens such as the dragonfish, lanternfish and goblin shark. Jerry Wu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2023 See All Example Sentences for dragonfish

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First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dragonfish was in 1996

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“Dragonfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragonfish. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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