wrasse

Meanings

• noun

  A large marine fish of the family Labridae, characterized by a compressed body and various color patterns.

  - "The wrasse is a popular game fish in the Mediterranean."
  - "Wrasse are known for their ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wrasse
brass , grass , mass

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Variants

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wrasse , wrasses

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Etymology

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From Old English wras, meaning 'a grey or speckled fish'.

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Trivia

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1. Wrasse are often used as indicator species to monitor water quality.

2. The largest known wrasse is the humphead wrasse, which can grow up to 4 feet long.

3. Some wrasse are hermaphrodites, meaning they can change gender throughout their lives.

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Related Concepts

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1. Labrididae: The Labridae, or wrasses, are a large family of marine fish characterized by their compressed body shape and various color patterns.

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Culture

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In some cultures, wrasse are considered good luck symbols and are often used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "wrasse"

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   - Visualize a large, colorful fish with a compressed body shape. Imagine its ability to change colors to blend in with its surroundings.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'wrasse' as 'wrassling with a large, colorful fish'.

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