Wrasse
any of various marine fishes of the family labridae, especially of the genus labrus, having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant color, certain species being valued as food fishes.
historical examples
the satyricon, complete petronius arbiter
the satyricon, complete petronius arbiter
quarterly journal of science, literature and the arts, july-december, 1827 various
noun
any marine percoid fish of the family labridae, of tropical and temperate seas, having thick lips, strong teeth, and usually a bright coloration: many are used as food fishes
n.
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