anglerfish

/ˈæŋɡlɚˌfɪʃ/

UK: /ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ/

anglerfish

English Noun

Definition

Any fish of the bony fish order Lophiiformes, which have an outgrowth they wiggle to lure and catch their prey.

Etymology

From angler + fish.