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a) Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.b) Angel sharks of the genus Squatina.
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monkfish — [muŋk′fish΄] n. pl. monkfish or monkfishes (see FISH) any of certain species of ANGLER (sense 3), esp. when used as food … English World dictionary
Monkfish — Monk fish, n. (Zo[ o]l.) (a) The angel fish ({Squatina}). (b) The angler ({Lophius}), esp. the goosefishes {Lophius Americanus} in America and {Lophius piscatorius} in Europe, used for food. [MW10] [1913 Webster +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
monkfish — ► NOUN 1) an anglerfish, especially when used as food. 2) an angel shark … English terms dictionary
Monkfish — For the TV series character, see The Fast Show. For the cryptid, see Sea monk. A monkfish in a market … Wikipedia
monkfish — /mungk fish /, n., pl. (esp. collectively) monkfish, (esp. referring to two or more kinds or species) monkfishes. angler (def. 3). [1600 10; MONK + FISH, appar. alluding to its remote sea bottom habitat] * * * Any of 10–12 species (genus Squatina … Universalium
monkfish — Angler An gler, n. 1. One who angles. [1913 Webster] 2. (Zo[ o]l.) A fish ({Lophius piscatorius}), of Europe and America, having a large, broad, and depressed head, with the mouth very large. Peculiar appendages on the head are said to be used to … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
monkfish — noun 1. (plural monkfish or monkfishes) a thin, flat fish, Rhina squatina, related to the sharks and rays, found in the waters around the British Isles. 2. (erroneously) → stargazer (def. 3). {so named from the cowled appearance of the head}… …
monkfish — juodadryžis žvaigždininkas atsiskyrėlis statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Kathetostoma nigrofasciatum angl. deepwater stargazer; monkfish rus. глубоководный звездочёт; чернополосая катетостома ryšiai:… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
monkfish — europinis jūrų velnias statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Lophius piscatorius angl. angler; fishing frog; frogfish; goosefish; monkfish; sea devil rus. европейский морской чёрт; европейский удильщик… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
monkfish — europinis plokščiakūnis ryklys statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Squatina squatina angl. angel fish; angel ray; angel shark; monkfish rus. европейская скватина; европейский морской ангел ryšiai:… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
monkfish — noun Date: 1666 either of two goosefishes (Lophius americanus of America and L. piscatorius of Europe) used for food … New Collegiate Dictionary
