STICKLEBACK


Meaning of STICKLEBACK in English

■ noun a small freshwater or coastal fish with sharp spines along its back. [ Gasterosteus aculeatus ( three-spined ~ ) and other species.]

Origin

ME: from OE sticel 'thorn, sting' + bæc 'back'.

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