monkfish
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Noun — A large, bottom-dwelling fish with a big flattened head and mouth, prized for its firm white meat.
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Etymology
Formed from "monk" plus "fish" — the fish's odd, hooded head was thought to resemble a monk's cowl.
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What does “monkfish” mean?
The word “monkfish” means a large, bottom-dwelling fish with a big flattened head and mouth, prized for its firm white meat. In plain terms, an ugly-looking but tasty seafish, often called the "poor man's lobster" for its texture.
How do you pronounce “monkfish”?
“Monkfish” is pronounced MUHNGK-fihsh (/ˈmʌŋk.fɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “monkfish” in a sentence?
Here is “monkfish” used in a sentence: “The chef pan-seared monkfish tail with a garlic butter sauce.”
What part of speech is “monkfish”?
“Monkfish” is a noun.