Dragonfish
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dragonfish is a noun meaning Any of several long, slender fishes, of the family Stomiidae, that have a luminous barbel used to attract prey.
Meaning
Any of several long, slender fishes, of the family Stomiidae, that have a luminous barbel used to attract prey.
More Meanings
- Other fish thought to resemble dragons or fish of the family Stomiidae:
Word Forms
- dragonfishes
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include crestfish, frogfish, stomiid, triggerfish, ribbonfish, anglerfish.
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