tankmate en · NOUN
Etymology
From tank + -mate.
Meanings
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An aquarium fish that shares the same tank as another.
Dardanus megistios ^([sic]) pauses to consider the meaning of life as it chews the remains of a tankmate.
2001, Julian Sprung, Invertebrates: A Quick Reference Guide, page 158:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tankmates | Number=Plur | lexicographic |