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Old English fisc, from Pre Germanic. fiskaz (Old High German fisc, Old Norse fiskar, Dutch visk, Germanic Fisch, Gothian fisks), from Proto Indo European piskos ((?)Latinate piscis) Very vague dating, due to overlapping sourcing and creditation, best bet: prehistorian.
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Is fish a Noun?
Yes, the word 'fish' is a noun, a word for a thing.The word 'fish' is also a verb: fish, fishes, fishing, fished.Examples:I caught a fish on my first try. (noun)My dad taught me how to fish. (verb)
Is shoal a collective or abstract noun?
The noun 'shoal' is a singular, common, concrete noun; a word for a large group of fish; a word for an area of shallow water, especially as a hazard to navigation; a word for a thing. The noun 'shoal' also functions as a collective noun for a 'shoal of fish'.
Is fish a person thing or a place?
The noun 'fish' is a word for a type of animal, a word for a thing.
Another word for fish basket?
cradle of fish
What is the phonetic transcription of the word 'fish'?
Ghoti `fish
Which Greek God did the word Pisces come from?
None. It is the plural form of the Latin word piscis, a fish.
Where did the word starfish come from?
The word starfish is a simple portmanteau. It is made from the word "star", which describes the shape of the creature, and "fish", because it is an underwater creature.
Which country did fish come from?
Oh the word fish comes from the ancient Latin word frisco, and now we use fish today. :)
What language does the root ichthyo come from?
It's from ancient Greek. The root word is Ichthys- meaning fish.
What is the THIRD secret word for Phineas and Ferb kite creator?
The first word is BUBBLE the second is Fish the third one hasn't come on yet
What is a word for a flat fish?
Flounder is a word for a flat fish.
What language did fish come from?
"the word fish came from the ancient greek word ofishnes meaning "swimmer"" ???? Not at all. The word "fish" is a common Germanic word, ultimately from the Indo-European root "peisk-". So it's not borrowed from anywhere, it's part of the native vocabulary of English. For origins of words, please see the excellent web site www.etymonline.com
Where do fish come from?
Fertilized fish eggs.
Where does the fish Picasimus come from?
Picasimus fish
What language does the word alfalfa come from?
The word "alfalfa" comes from the Arabic language. It originated from the Arabic phrase "al-fasfasah" which refers to the plant.
Is fish a Noun?
Yes, the word 'fish' is a noun, a word for a thing.The word 'fish' is also a verb: fish, fishes, fishing, fished.Examples:I caught a fish on my first try. (noun)My dad taught me how to fish. (verb)
How many letters are in the word fish?
It is four letters in the word fish
