noun
frogfish
Frogfish (noun) means any fish of the genus Lophius.
noun
1
Any fish of the genus Lophius.
2
Any of several benthic anglerfish, of the family Antennariidae, having a frog-like mouth with a lure.
3
Any of the benthic ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae (the sole family of order Batrachoidiformes), which are ambush predators and have a toad-like appearance.
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Etymology
From frog + fish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of frogfish?
"frogfish" (noun) means any fish of the genus Lophius.
What are the different meanings of frogfish?
"frogfish" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any fish of the genus Lophius; 2. Any of several benthic anglerfish, of the family Antennariidae, having a frog-like mouth with a lure; 3. Any of the benthic ray-finned fish of the family Batrachoididae (the sole family of order Batrachoidiformes), which are ambush predators and have a toad-like appearance.