soapfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a number of serranid fish that can secrete a toxic soaplike mucus
  • A species of lizardfish, )

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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