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PEACOCK-FISH

\pˈiːkɒkfˈɪʃ], \pˈiːkɒkfˈɪʃ], \p_ˈiː_k_ɒ_k_f_ˈɪ_ʃ]\

Definitions of PEACOCK-FISH

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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A beautiful fish of the wrasse kind.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

A fish of the Indian seas, having beautiful streaks of colour.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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