English Explanatory Dictionary

anglerfish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

Pronunciation

/ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/ /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-anglerfish.wav

Word forms

anglerfish anglerfishes

Etymology

From angler + fish.

Derived words

hairy anglerfish humpback anglerfish spinycoat anglerfish
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