Meanings
nounsarcastic fringehead (plural sarcastic fringeheads)
plural sarcastic fringeheads
- a fish, of species Neoclinus blanchardi, known for dramatic male displays, native to the Pacific coast from San Francisco to central Baja.
Origin
Named in allusion to its large mouth and aggressive territorial behavior.
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sarcastic fringehead. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sarcastic%20fringehead
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