anglerfish

English

/ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/, /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which hve an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

Etymology

Affix from English angler + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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