SILVERFISH


Meaning of SILVERFISH in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' sil-v ə r- ˌ fish

Function: noun

Date: 1703

1 : any of various silvery fishes (as a tarpon or silverside)

2 : any of various small wingless insects (order Thysanura) especially : one ( Lepisma saccharina ) found in houses and sometimes injurious especially to sized papers or starched clothes

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