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anglerfish

UK
/ˈæŋɡləfɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋɡlərˌfɪʃ/

Translations

anglerfishnoun
anglerfishes
pl
UK
/ˈæŋɡləfɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋɡlərˌfɪʃ/
The anglerfish uses a bioluminescent lure to attract its prey.
Удильщик использует биолюминесцентную приманку, чтобы привлечь свою добычу.
Synonyms
sea devil
goosefish
monkfish
anglerfishadjective
UK
/ˈæŋ.ɡlə.fɪʃ/
US
/ˈæŋ.ɡlɚ.fɪʃ/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., 'anglerfish eggs'.

Definitions

anglerfishnoun
A type of deep-sea fish known for its bioluminescent lure used to attract prey.
The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to entice smaller fish in the dark depths of the ocean.
A member of the Lophiiformes order, characterized by a large head and a wide mouth.
The anglerfish's wide mouth allows it to swallow prey almost as large as itself.
anglerfishadjective
Relating to or characteristic of anglerfish.
The researchers examined anglerfish larvae under a microscope.
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