English Explanatory Dictionary

illicium

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

Pronunciation

/ɪˈlɪsiəm/

Word forms

illicium illicia

Etymology

Latin illiciō (“entice”)

Synonyms

esca
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