HOGFISH


Meaning of HOGFISH in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : any of various fishes felt to resemble a hog: as

a. : a large West Indian and Florida wrasse ( Lachnolaimus maximus ) often used for food

b. : a pigfish ( Orthopristis chrysopterus )

c. : log perch

d. : a large red spiny-headed European marine scorpion fish ( Scorpaena scorfa )

2. obsolete

a. : porpoise

b. : manatee

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