garfish

noun

gar·​fish ˈgär-ˌfish How to pronounce garfish (audio)
: gar

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The bones were uncovered near a salt flat in the Anacleto Formation in northern Patagonia, Argentina and found among fossils of ancient snails, garfishes, crocodile relatives, clams, freshwater turtles, and other organisms. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English garfysshe

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of garfish was in the 15th century

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“Garfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garfish. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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