hagfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of several primitive eellike fish, of the family Myxinidae, having a sucking mouth with rasping teeth, and sometimes used as food or for eelskin leather.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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