tigerfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of a number of species of fish with stripes on their bodies, otherwise fearsome appearance, or aggressive predatory behavior, including, among others:

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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