What does "scorpionfish" mean?

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.

What is a synonym for "scorpionfish"?

Common synonyms include: long-spined bullhead, scorpion fish, sea scorpion.

Scorpionfish

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Noun

1
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.
2
marine fishes having a tapering body with an armored head and venomous spines wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

long-spined bullhead scorpion fish sea scorpion

Etymology

From scorpion + fish.

Related phrases

false scorpionfish

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