ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: so called from the catlike appearance of the head
: any of the numerous fishes comprising the suborder Siluroidea of the order Ostariophysi, being mostly stout-bodied, large-headed, and voracious with long tactile barbels, some being marine but most inhabiting lakes and streams especially in the tropics, generally lurking close to the bottom, often attaining a large size, and some being important food fishes though their flesh is not of the finest quality — see armored catfish , bullhead , electric catfish , naked catfish , sea catfish
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