What does angler fish mean?
Angler fish means Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey..
Angler fish
/ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ · noun
Meaning
Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey..
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Synonyms for angler fish
Antonyms for angler fish
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- anglerfish
- anglerfishes
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What is a synonym for angler fish?
Common synonyms include angler, monkfish, lotte, goosefish.
What is the opposite of angler fish?
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How do you use angler fish in a sentence?
Use angler fish where its definition matches the intended context.
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