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TRUMPET-FISH

\tɹˈʌmpɪtfˈɪʃ], \tɹˈʌmpɪtfˈɪʃ], \t_ɹ_ˈʌ_m_p_ɪ_t_f_ˈɪ_ʃ]\

Definitions of TRUMPET-FISH

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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A sea-fish, so named from its tubular muzzle.

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

A fish so called from its tubular muzzle.

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

n. A sea-fish, so called from its tubular muzzle; bellows-fish.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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