dragonfish

noun

drag·​on·​fish ˈdra-gən-ˌfish How to pronounce dragonfish (audio)
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Roberts’ dragonfish can reach just over 9 inches in length, the study said. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 June 2024 There are several other creatures with dragon in their name such as bearded dragons, dragonfish and dragonflies. — Kurt Snibbe, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2024 Despite their menacing appearance, dragonfish actually have weak jaws. — Discover Magazine, 17 Nov. 2016 The discovery of the Banded Dragonfish rewrites part of what scientists know about dragonfish diversity in the Southern Ocean. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dragonfish

Word History

First Known Use

1996, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dragonfish was in 1996

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“Dragonfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dragonfish. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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