scorpion fish

A form of scorpionfish — Any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus.

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Meanings

nounscorpion fish (plural scorpion fishes)

plural scorpion fishes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of scorpionfish.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounmarine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines

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Broader
scorpaenidscorpaenid fish
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