trunkfish Meaning & Definition
ˈtrəŋk-ˌfish
What Does Trunkfish Mean?
Trunkfish is a noun that means any of numerous small often bright colored bony fishes (family Ostraciidae) of tropical seas with the body and head enclosed in a bony carapace.
Word Facts for Trunkfish
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtrəŋk-ˌfish/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | boxfish |
| Plural | trunkfishes |
| First known use | 1804 |
Trunkfish Definition (Noun)
- any of numerous small often bright colored bony fishes (family Ostraciidae) of tropical seas with the body and head enclosed in a bony carapace
Synonyms of Trunkfish
Trunkfish synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
trunkfish
trunkfishes
trunkfish (plural trunkfishes or trunkfish)
Words That Rhyme With Trunkfish
Origin of Trunkfish
From trunk + fish.
First Known Use
circa 1804
How to Pronounce Trunkfish
You say trunkfish as /ˈtrəŋk-ˌfish/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (trəŋk).
Questions People Ask About Trunkfish
What part of speech is trunkfish?
Trunkfish is a noun.
What is another word for trunkfish?
Words with a similar meaning to trunkfish include boxfish. See the full list of trunkfish synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of trunkfish?
The plural of trunkfish is trunkfishes.