frogfish
|frog-fish|
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/ˈfrɑɡfɪʃ/
🇬🇧
/ˈfrɒɡfɪʃ/
frog-like fish
Etymology
'frogfish' originates from English, specifically a compound of 'frog' and 'fish', where 'frog' referred to the amphibian and 'fish' referred to the aquatic animal.
'frogfish' was formed as a compound in Modern English (recorded from the 19th century) to name members of the family Antennariidae with a frog-like appearance.
Initially, it meant 'a fish with a frog-like appearance'; this descriptive sense has remained the primary meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short, stout anglerfish of the family Antennariidae, noted for its frog-like appearance, camouflage, and ability to ambush prey.
The frogfish blends perfectly with the coral and is almost invisible to passing prey.
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Last updated: 2025/10/04 04:27