Definitions for wrasse

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wrasse wrasse

Spelling: [ras]

IPA: /ræs/

Wrasse is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 9 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 95 anagrams from letters in wrasse (aerssw).

Definitions for wrasse

noun

1. any of various marine fishes of the family Labridae, especially of the genus Labrus, having thick, fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and usually a brilliant color, certain species being valued as food fishes.

Origin of wrasse

1665-75; apparently originally a plural of dial. (Cornwall) wrah, wraugh, wrath Cornish wragh, lenited form of gwragh literally, old woman, hag; compare Welsh gwrach(en), Breton gwrac’h, also

Examples for wrasse

The wrasse brought from dangerous Syrtis is much more esteemed When fishing-boats founder!

wrasse From Sicily brought to their table, alive in his own Sea water.

The wrasse has been retaken after a considerable period; therefore it is not dead.