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- [ang-gler-fish]
- /ˈæŋ glər fɪʃ/
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- [ang-gler-fish]
- /ˈæŋ glər fɪʃ/
Definitions of anglerfish word
- noun anglerfish a bony fish with a growth on its head which can be wiggled to attract prey 3
- noun plural anglerfish angler (defs 3, 4). 1
- noun anglerfish A fish that lures prey with a fleshy lobe attached to a filament that arises from the snout and hangs in front of the mouth. Most anglerfishes have a very large head and wide mouth, with a small body and tail. 1
- noun anglerfish Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes. These fish use an outgrowth that can be wiggled so as to resemble a prey animal to lure and catch their prey. 0
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Origin of anglerfish
First appearance:
before 1645 One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1645-55; angler + fish
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Parts of speech for Anglerfish
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anglerfish popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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- how long do anglerfish live?
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