monkfish
The origin and history of monkfish.
Etymology
Formed from "monk" plus "fish" — the fish's odd, hooded head was thought to resemble a monk's cowl.
The origin and history of monkfish.
Formed from "monk" plus "fish" — the fish's odd, hooded head was thought to resemble a monk's cowl.
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