ANGLER


Meaning of ANGLER in English

ˈaŋglə(r), ˈaiŋ- noun

( -s )

Etymology: angle (III) + -er

1. : one that angles

2.

a. : a European and American marine fish ( Lophius piscatorius ) of the order Pediculati that reaches a length of from three to five feet, has a large broad depressed head and large mouth, and lies partly buried on the bottom enticing other fishes within its reach by movements of a lure on its head and fleshy appendages around its mouth

b. : any of several closely related fishes (family Lophiidae)

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