basslet en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈbæslət/
Etymology
Etymology tree English bass Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Old French -el Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Old French -eletbor. Middle English -let English -let English basslet From bass + -let.
Meanings
- Any of several small, colourful fish, of the family Grammatidae, popular in aquaria
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| basslets | Number=Plur | lexicographic |