STICKLEBACK Synonyms
There is 1 synonym of the word
stickleback.
(exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word stickleback. (close relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word stickleback. (close relations)
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Definition of STICKLEBACK
Definition of STICKLEBACK
Best Alternative Words for STICKLEBACK
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prickleback | nounn | |||||||
noun • small elongate fishes of shallow northern seas; a long dorsal fin consists entirely of spines • small (2-4 inches) pugnacious mostly scaleless spiny-backed fishes of northern fresh and littoral waters having elaborate courtship; subjects of much research |
Best Hypernyms For STICKLEBACK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
stickleback, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (1)
acanthopterygian
Phrases (1)
spiny-finned fish