MONKFISH


Meaning of MONKFISH in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

1. : any of several small bottom-dwelling squaloid sharks (genus Squatina ) having the pectoral and ventral fins large and lateral in position so that the outline when viewed from above resembles that of a skate or ray rather than a typical shark

2. : angler 2

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