pigfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any one of several species of salt-water grunts, called also hogfish.
  • Any of several other fishes thought to resemble pigs, including

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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