crabfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • (archaic) A freshwater crab found in Southern European rivers, streams, and lakes, or .
  • (archaic) A lobster or crayfish.

Etymology

Compound from English crab (complain find fault, crustacean having five pairs of legs, be ill-tempered, the sea creature) + English fish (get hold of an object).

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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