monkfish

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monk·fish / ˈməngkˌfish/ • n. (pl. same or -fishes) a bottom-dwelling anglerfish (Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae) of European waters. ∎ another term for goosefish, esp. when referring to the fish as food.

Lophius americanus

views updated Jun 08 2018

Lophius americanus (goosefish) See LOPHIIDAE.

monkfish

views updated Jun 27 2018

monkfish A white fish, Lophius piscatorius.

monkfish

views updated May 23 2018

monkfish See SQUATINIDAE.