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STICKLEBACKS Synonyms

There is 1 synonym of the word sticklebacks. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word sticklebacks. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for STICKLEBACKS

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prickleback
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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 STICKLEBACKS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for sticklebacks, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
acanthopterygian fish
Phrases (1)
spiny-finned fish

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