minnow
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/ˈmɪnəʊ/
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/ˈmɪnəʊ/
A tiny fish that lives in freshwater.
The pond was teeming with minnows, darting around the reeds.
A small or less significant company or sports team.
Despite being a minnow in the industry, the startup showed great potential.