bonefish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of various game fish, of the family , found in shallow, tropical waters.
  • A surgeonfish of the family Acanthuridae, especially genus Acanthurus.
  • (New England) A doctorfish, , Squalus acanthias.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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