scorpionfish

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

scorpionfish scorpionfishes

Etymology

From scorpion + fish.

Derived words

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