toadfish

/ˌtoʊdˈfɪʃ/
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Definitions of toadfish
  1. noun
    bottom-dwelling fish having scaleless slimy skin and a broad thick head with a wide mouth
    synonyms: Opsanus tau
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    types:
    oyster fish, oyster-fish, oysterfish
    a variety of toadfish
    type of:
    acanthopterygian, spiny-finned fish
    a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays
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