Esca
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈɛskə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Esca is a noun meaning (ichthyology) The fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure for its prey.
Meaning
(ichthyology) The fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure for its prey.
More Meanings
- (phytopathology) A fungal disease afflicting grapes.
- (historical) A traditional Galician unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 6–9 L depending on the substance measured.
- (historical) A kind of measuring cup once used for measuring escas of grain.
Word Forms
- escae
- escas
Synonyms for esca
Depending on context, synonyms include illicium.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include illicium, fishspear, anglerfish, steenbras, fishhead, spinner.
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