WRASSE


Meaning of WRASSE in English

[ ras ]

■ noun ( plural same or ~s ) a marine fish with thick lips and strong teeth, typically brightly coloured. [Family Labridae: numerous species.]

Origin

C17: from Cornish wrah ; related to Welsh gwrach , lit. 'old woman'.

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