illicium

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/ɪˈlɪsiəm/

noun

The modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

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esca
OriginLatin illiciō →
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Meanings

nounillicium (plural illicia)

plural illicia

  1. biologyThe modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

    Synonyms: esca

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe modified dorsal fin on the head of anglerfish, acting as a lure.

Similar
esca
Also see
esca

Origin

  1. Latinilliciō“entice”
  2. Englishillicium

Latin illiciō (“entice”)

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APA

illicium. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/illicium

MLA

“illicium.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/illicium. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “illicium,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/illicium.

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