silverbelly

noun

sil·​ver·​bel·​ly
ˈsilvə(r)ˌbelē
variants or less commonly silverbiddy
-ˌbidē
Australia & NewZealand
: a fish of the family Gerridae

Word History

Etymology

silverbelly from silver entry 2 + belly; silverbiddy, alteration of silverbelly

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“Silverbelly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silverbelly. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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