kelpfish

kelpfish
/kelp"fish'/, n., pl. (esp. collectively) kelpfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) kelpfishes.
1. any of several blennies that are common among kelp. Cf. kelp greenling.
2. any of various other fishes that live among kelp.
[1875-80; KELP + FISH]

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