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)