Finfishes

/ˈfɪnˌfɪʃɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of finfish; multiple fish with true fins as distinguished from shellfish.

Etymology

Regular English plural of 'finfish,' formed by adding '-es' to the noun. Standard formation following English pluralization rules for nouns ending in certain consonant combinations.

Kelly Says

The existence of both singular 'finfish' and plural 'finfishes' shows how English creates clarity through repetition—by doubling the 'fin' part, speakers make absolutely clear they're talking about genuinely finned creatures, useful in contexts where every distinction matters like food regulation or scientific classification.

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