ˈskəlpə̇n noun
( plural sculpins also sculpin )
Etymology: origin unknown
1.
a. : any of numerous spiny large-headed broad-mouthed fishes of Cottidae and closely related scorpaenoid families that usually are scaleless and have scanty and bony flesh
b. : a dragonet ( Callionymus lyra )
c. : a scorpion fish ( Scorpaena guttata ) of the southern California coast esteemed for food and sport
2. : a worthless creature
[s]sculpin.jpg[/s] [
sculpin 1
]