Definition of Prickleback

1. Noun. Small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines.

Generic synonyms: Blennioid, Blennioid Fish
Specialized synonyms: Lumpenus Lumpretaeformis, Snakeblenny, Eelblenny

2. Noun. Small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research.

Definition of Prickleback

1. n. The stickleback.

Lexicographical Neighbors of Prickleback

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pricing
pricing system
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pricker
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pricket
prickets
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prickiest
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prickings
prickle
prickle-weed
prickleback (current term)
prickled
prickles
prickle cell
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prickliest
prickliness
pricklinesses
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prickly-seeded spinach
prickly ash
prickly custard apple
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prickly lettuce

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