lanternfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • any of small, deep sea fish of the large family Myctophidae, named after their conspicuous use of bioluminescence.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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