mosquitofish

noun

Meaning

Any of several small fish that feed on mosquitoes, but especially those of the genus Gambusia.

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Related words

gambusia affinis(English)gambusia(English)genus gambusia(English)top minnow(English)weatherfish(English)jewfish(English)wormfish(English)moonfish(English)

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