alligatorfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • a bottom-dwelling marine fish in the family , which is found along the coasts of the northwestern Atlantic.

Etymology

Compound from English alligator + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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