Silverfish

Origin

silver + fish

Full definition of silverfish

Noun

1. , a small wingless insect with silvery scales, a type of bristletail.
2. Other similar insects in the order , including:
1. , also called .
2. , or the .
3. , the , the tarpum.
4. The , .
5. The , .
6. A white variety of the goldfish.

Synonyms

• (type of bristletail) fishmoth