anglerfish

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey

Etymology

From angler + fish.

Synonyms

goosefish, angler, angler fish, monkfish, lotte, allmouth, Lophius Americanus

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