FISHES Meaning and
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Fishes is a plural noun that refers to multiple individuals or species of aquatic vertebrates, found in various bodies of water such as oceans, rivers, lakes, and ponds. It is the plural form of the word "fish".
Fish, in general, are cold-blooded animals that possess gills, fins, and a streamlined body, enabling them to move efficiently through the water. They typically breathe through their gills, extracting oxygen from the water surrounding them. Most fishes use fins for propulsion and stabilization in the water, with their tail fins providing the main source of locomotion.
There are over 30,000 known species of fishes, which can range greatly in size, shape, color, and behavior. Some of the most common types of fishes include trout, bass, salmon, cod, tuna, catfish, and goldfish. Fishes can be herbivorous, carnivorous, or omnivorous, feeding on a variety of plants, smaller fishes, insects, and other marine life.
Fishes play a significant role in ecosystems as they act as both predator and prey, contributing to the balance of marine ecosystems. They also serve as a crucial food source for humans and provide livelihoods for many through fishing and aquaculture industries. In addition to their ecological importance, fishes are popular pets, displayed in public aquariums, and studied by marine biologists and scientists to gain insights into various aspects of marine life and evolution.
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Etymology of FISHES
The word "fishes" has its etymology from the Old English word "fiscas". It is believed to have derived from the Proto-Germanic word "fiskaz". This word can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root word *peisk, which means "fish". Over time, linguistic changes and evolution led to the development of the modern English word "fishes" to refer to multiple fish.
Idioms with the word FISHES
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be sleeping with the fishes
The idiom "be sleeping with the fishes" is often used to refer to someone who has been killed or to indicate that someone is in grave danger of being killed.
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be swimming with the fishes
The idiom "be swimming with the fishes" is a slang phrase used to describe someone who has been killed or disposed of, typically by being thrown into a body of water, typically in a criminal or illegal manner.
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feed the fishes
The idiom "feed the fishes" means to be killed or to meet one's demise, especially by drowning.
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loaves and fishes
The idiom "loaves and fishes" refers to a situation in which a small amount of resources or provisions miraculously multiply or are efficiently utilized to meet the needs of a larger group of people or accomplish more than anticipated. It often symbolizes abundance, generosity, and the unexpected or miraculous potential of scarce resources. This phrase originates from the biblical story of Jesus miraculously multiplying five loaves of bread and two fishes to feed a crowd of thousands of people.
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sleep with the fishes
The idiom "sleep with the fishes" is derived from mafia culture and refers to someone being killed and their body disposed of in a body of water, typically the ocean. It is a euphemism for murder and suggests that the person is permanently eliminated or will never be found.
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the Fishes
"The Fishes" is an English idiomatic expression that refers to the zodiac sign Pisces. It is often used to describe individuals born between February 19 and March 20. The symbol of Pisces is two fish swimming in opposite directions, representing the dual nature of those born under this sign.
Similar spelling words for FISHES
- soup-and-fishes,
- fetches,
- fichus,
- fishways,
- Fitches,
- fashous,
- FCCHSE,
- fiches,
- wishes,
- vishwas,
- fashious,
- FCHZ,
- facces,
- Fishes,
- vichies,
- fishies,
- vouches,
- vouchees,
- micro-fiches,
- ranz-des-vaches,
- vaches,
- WVSHS,
- fish's,
- fashes,
- vichyssois,
- vauches,
- vetches,
- dishes,
- fishes',
- vaishyas,
- VCCIOS,
- FSHES,
- fitchews,
- fisheyes.
Conjugate verb Fishes
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