Anglerfish
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Anglerfish is a noun meaning Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.
Meaning
Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.
Word Forms
- anglerfishes
Synonyms for anglerfish
Depending on context, synonyms include angler, monkfish, goosefish, allmouth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include goosefish, monkfish, allmouth, angler, lophiiform, frogfish.
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