boarfish
boarfish · boarfishes · boarfish
Any of a number of fish that have a projecting snout, in either of two familiesAny of a number of fish that have a projecting snout, in either of two families: A member of the Caproidae family.
Meaning
2 sensesAny of a number of fish that have a projecting snout, in either of two families:
A member of the Caproidae family.
A member of the Pentacerotidae family.
More definitions
- fish with a projecting snout
- fish with large eyes and long snouts
Origin
From boar + fish.From boar + fish.
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Forms
plural: boarfishes / boarfishSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- fish with a projecting snout:Capros aper
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular