tonguefish

English

noun
Definitions
  • Any of the flatfishes in the taxonomic family Cynoglossidae, distinguished by the presence of a long hook on the snout overhanging the mouth.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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