leatherjacket

English

noun
Definitions
  • The larva of some crane crane flies
  • Any of several brightly coloured tropical fishes, of the family Balistidae, including the filefish and the triggerfish;
  • Any of several Atlantic fishes, of the genus , that have a leathery skin; leatherjack

Etymology

Compound from English leather + English jacket.

Origin

English

jacket

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