Meanings
nountopminnow (plural topminnows)
plural topminnows
- Any of the ray-finned fish in the taxonomic family Fundulidae.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounsmall usually brightly-colored viviparous surface-feeding fishes of fresh or brackish warm waters; often used in mosquito control
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cypriniform fish
nounfreshwater fish of Central America having a long swordlike tail; popular aquarium fish
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Origin
From top + minnow, since they swim near the surface.
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topminnow. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/topminnow
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