goosefish
goosefish · goosefishes · goosefish
Any anglerfish of the family LophiidaeAny anglerfish of the family Lophiidae.
US/ɡˈusfˌɪʃ/
Meaning
1 sensesAny anglerfish of the family Lophiidae.
More definitions
- fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
Origin
From goose + fish.From goose + fish.
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Forms
plural: goosefishes / goosefish| Singular | goosefish |
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| Plural | goosefishes / goosefish |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey:angleranglerfishangler fishmonkfishlotteallmouthLophius Americanus
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular