Lionfish
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈlaɪənˌfɪʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lionfish is a noun meaning Any of various ray-finned fishes of the tribe Pteroini (especially of the genus Pterois) in the family Scorpaenidae.
Meaning
Any of various ray-finned fishes of the tribe Pteroini (especially of the genus Pterois) in the family Scorpaenidae.
Word Forms
- lionfishes
Synonyms for lionfish
Depending on context, synonyms include turkeyfish.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include scorpionfish, snailfish, stingfish, scorpaenid, scorpene, hogfish.
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