weedfish

English

noun
Definitions
  • One of a variety of species of fish of the family found in the waters off Australia and New Zealand.

Etymology

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

Origin

English

fish

Gloss

get hold of an object

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