Wrasse: meaning, definitions and examples

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wrasse

 

[ rรฆs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

A wrasse is a type of fish that belongs to the family Labridae. They are commonly found in shallow waters of coral reefs and are known for their vibrant colors and complex behaviors. Wrasses are typically characterized by their elongated bodies and thick lips. Many species of wrasse exhibit interesting social behaviors and can change their sex during their lifetime, which is a unique adaptation within the fish community.

Synonyms

labroid

Examples of usage

  • The wrasse is known for its vibrant colors.
  • Some species of wrasse can change sex.
  • Wrasses are essential to the health of coral reefs.

Translations

Translations of the word "wrasse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅเคฐเคพเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lippfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั€ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bล‚azenek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚ผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท labre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ labrido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋†์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุงู„ูˆุงุฑุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ณƒ้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒั€ะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ แƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ wrasse

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ wrasse

Etymology

The word 'wrasse' comes from the Old English 'wrวฃs', which is thought to be derived from a Proto-Germanic term. This term has been linked to various languages, including the Old Norse 'vraes', referring to fish of this family. The Labridae family is prevalent in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world, and wrasses have long been studied by marine biologists due to their ecological significance. They play vital roles in reef ecosystems, such as cleaning parasites off larger fish.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,106, 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.