drumfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any fish of the family Sciaenidae; they make a loud noise by means of an air bladder.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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