Monkfish Definition
muŋkfizh
monkfishes
noun
Any of certain species of angler, esp. when used as food.
Webster's New World
Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.
Wiktionary
Angel sharks of the genus Squatina.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- allmouth
- lotte
- Lophius Americanus
- angler-fish
- anglerfish
- angler
- goosefish
- Squatina squatina
- angelfish
- angel-shark
Other Word Forms of Monkfish
Noun
Singular:
monkfish
Plural:
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