Definition of "silverfish" []

• Any of various fishes having silvery scales, such as a tarpon or silverside. (noun)
• A small silvery or gray bristletail (Lepisma saccharina) that feeds on the starchy material in bookbindings, wallpaper, clothing, and food, often causing extensive damage. (noun)

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• "February 20, 2006 2: 03 PM lil ms d said ... silverfish is another place i spend way too much money at ..."
• "Simon said ... some time ago i was quite disappointed with mph for certain reasons, but in recent months i have liked them again for stocking some rare books i were looking for. for me borders was a little disappointing, but i need to visit them more often to really explore the place. silverfish is nice, but since it moved bangsar i've only been there once ..."
• "Tiny insects called silverfish breed and flourish deep in the bindings of old rare books, feasting on dried glue and working around the clock to destroy another literary treasure -- while giving unsuspecting page-flippers the creeps."