"topminnow" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: topminnows [plural]
Etymology: From top + minnow, since they swim near the surface. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|top|minnow}} top + minnow Head templates: {{en-noun}} topminnow (plural topminnows)
  1. Any of the ray-finned fish in the taxonomic family Fundulidae. Wikipedia link: topminnow Categories (lifeform): Toothcarps
    Sense id: en-topminnow-en-noun-byPnY9Jx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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