roosterfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • a game fish found in the warmer waters of the East Pacific from Baja California to Peru, distinguished by its "rooster comb", seven very long spines of the dorsal fin.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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