primitivefish
nounUK /ˈprɪmɪtɪv fɪʃ/
US /ˈprɪmɪtɪv fɪʃ/
A primitive fish is a very old kind of fish that has stayed mostly the same for millions of years.
The museum has a model of a primitive fish with thick scales and a strange tail.
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2. A simple or basic fish design used in early models or toys.
The toy box held a primitive fish made of wood and string.
3. A fish that lacks modern features such as a bony skeleton.
Sharks and rays are sometimes called primitive fish because of their cartilage skeletons.
4. A first, rough drawing or sketch of a fish.
Her notebook showed a primitive fish she drew before painting the final picture.