WOLFFISH


Meaning of WOLFFISH in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Etymology: wolf (I) + fish

: any of several large marine blennies notable for their strong teeth and ferocity: as

a. : a blenny ( Anarhichas lupus ) of the north Atlantic that is brownish or bluish gray with from 9 to 12 dark crossbars, has a tough scaleless skin from which fine leather is made, and reaches a length of 4 to 6 feet

b. : a similar fish ( A. orientalis ) of the north Pacific that is plain brown in color — see wolf eel

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