frogfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several benthic anglerfish, of the family , having a frog-like mouth with a lure.
  • Any of the benthic ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae (the sole family of order Batrachoidiformes), which are ambush predators and have a toad-like appearance.
  • (archaic) Any fish of genus Lophius.

Etymology

Compound from English frog + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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