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silverfish

 

[ หˆsษชlvษ™rfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

insect

Silverfish are small insects that are typically silver or gray in color and have a slender, elongated body. They are commonly found in dark, damp places such as basements, bathrooms, and kitchens. Silverfish feed on starchy materials like paper, glue, and clothing, making them a nuisance in homes.

Synonyms

fishmoth, lepisma

Examples of usage

  • They found silverfish in the basement feeding on old newspapers.
  • I spotted a silverfish crawling in the bathroom.
Context #2 | Noun

fish

In some regions, silverfish are also known as a type of fish that has shiny scales resembling silver. These fish are often found in freshwater lakes and rivers.

Synonyms

silver minnow, silver trout

Examples of usage

  • The shimmering silverfish darted through the clear water of the lake.
  • We caught some silverfish while fishing in the river.

Translations

Translations of the word "silverfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น peixe-de-prata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค‚เคฆเฅ€ เค•เฅ€ เคฎเค›เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Silberfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan perak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั€ั–ะฑะปััั‚ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rybka srebrna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ทใƒซใƒใƒผ้ญš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท poisson d'argent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pez de plata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผmรผลŸ balฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ูุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stล™รญbrnรฝ ryb

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ striebornรก ryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ถ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ srebrna ribica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ silfurfiskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะผั–ั ะฑะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒชแƒฎแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผmรผลŸ balฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pez plateado

Etymology

The term 'silverfish' for the insect is believed to have originated from their silvery appearance and fish-like movements. These insects have been around for centuries, with fossils dating back millions of years. On the other hand, the term 'silverfish' for the fish likely comes from their shiny, silver scales. These fish have been a common catch for anglers in various regions around the world.

See also: silver, silverware.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,262, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.