Meanings
nounlampfish (plural lampfish or lampfishes)
plural lampfishes
- Any of several deep-water fishes that glow due to bioluminescence.
Synonyms: lanternfish
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of several deep-water fishes that glow due to bioluminescence.
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