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Meaning of "anglerfish" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ANGLERFISH

anglerfish  [ˈæŋɡləˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANGLERFISH

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Anglerfish is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANGLERFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

anglerfish

Anglerfish

Anglerfishes are members of the teleost order Lophiiformes /ˌlɒfiːəˈfɔrmiːz/. They are bony fishes named for their characteristic mode of predation, in which a fleshy growth from the fish's head acts as a lure. Anglerfish are also notable for extreme sexual dimorphism seen in the suborder Ceratioidei, and sexual parasitism of male anglerfish. In these species, males may be several orders of magnitude smaller than females. Anglerfish occur worldwide. Some are pelagic, while others are benthic; some live in the deep sea while others on the continental shelf. Pelagic forms are most laterally compressed, whereas the benthic forms are often extremely dorsoventrally compressed, often with large upward-pointing mouths.

Definition of anglerfish in the English dictionary

The definition of anglerfish in the dictionary is a bony fish with a growth on its head which can be wiggled to attract prey.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ANGLERFISH


archerfish
ˈɑːtʃəˌfɪʃ
blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
butterfish
ˈbʌtəˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
crawfish
ˈkrɔːˌfɪʃ
crayfish
ˈkreɪˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
dollarfish
ˈdɒləˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
sailfish
ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
silverfish
ˈsɪlvəˌfɪʃ
spearfish
ˈspɪəˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
suckerfish
ˈsʌkəˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ
triggerfish
ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ
whitefish
ˈwaɪtˌfɪʃ
zebrafish
ˈzebrəˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANGLERFISH

angle of deviation
angle of dip
angle of friction
angle of incidence
angle of reflection
angle of refraction
angle of repose
angle plate
angleberry
angledozer
angledug
anglepod
Anglepoise
angler
angler fish
Anglesey
anglesite
angletwitch
anglewise
angleworm

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANGLERFISH

big fish
boarfish
drink like a fish
dwarfish
fish
flatfish
flying fish
garfish
Golden Starfish
guitarfish
needlefish
oafish
oarfish
overfish
scarfish
selfish
serfish
stockfish
unselfish
viperfish

Synonyms and antonyms of anglerfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «anglerfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANGLERFISH

Find out the translation of anglerfish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of anglerfish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anglerfish» in English.

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琵琶鱼
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rape
570 millions of speakers

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anglerfish
510 millions of speakers

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एंग्लरमछली
380 millions of speakers
ar

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anglerfish
280 millions of speakers

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морской черт
278 millions of speakers

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tamboril
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

anglerfish
260 millions of speakers

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lotte de mer
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anglerfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Seeteufel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アンコウ
130 millions of speakers

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아귀
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anglerfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

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anglerfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

anglerfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अँकरफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

fener balığı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

rana pescatrice
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Żabnica
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

морський чорт
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pescar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πεσκαντρίτσα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

zeeduivel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anglerfish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Breiflabben
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anglerfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANGLERFISH»

The term «anglerfish» is regularly used and occupies the 75.275 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANGLERFISH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about anglerfish

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANGLERFISH»

Discover the use of anglerfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anglerfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Anglerfish
Explores the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the anglerfish.
Deborah Coldiron, 2010
2
Anglerfish
Describes the physicical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of anglerfishes.
Valerie J. Weber, 2005
3
20 Fun Facts about Anglerfish
This intriguing book takes readers deep under the waves to see these strange and fascinating creatures up close. As creepy as anglerfish are, readers are sure to have fun discovering 20 fun facts about them.
Heather Moore Niver, 2012
4
Anglerfish (Lophius Spp) in Nordic Waters
This report reviews the current state of knowledge and research on the biology, ecology, fisheries and stock management of anglerfish in Nordic and European countries, including results and publications from a three-year co-operative ...
‎2006
5
Deep-Sea Anglerfish and Other Fearsome Fish
Focuses on deep-sea fish and other similar creatures and species, discussing their history, adaptations, interactions with humans and other animals, and conservation efforts to save them.
Rachel Lynette, 2011
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Anglerfish
They are bony fishes named for their characteristic mode of predation, wherein a fleshy growth from the fish's head (the esca or illicium) acts as a lure; this is considered analogous to angling.
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
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The Anglerfish
The Anglerfish is the story of Maddy and Brownie--two women living on separate continents--who meet through serendipity. This story follows their other-worldly bond of love through fifty years of vacationing together.
Jude Goss, 2010
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Molecular Endocrinology of Fish: Volume 13: Molecular ...
Table I Comparison of Base and Amino Acid Sequences of Intervening Peptide between Human Clucagon and GLP-1 and Anglerfish Clucagon and CLP” Oxyntoinodiilin l Intervening peptide r'\l-terminal extension ofCLP-1 CLP Human AC ] C ...
Nancy Sherwood, Choy Choy Leong Hew, 1994
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Strange Creatures of the Ocean: Anglerfish, Vampire Squid, ...
The book discusses different sea creatures that are strange in appearance or have strange habits.
Angelique Kent, 2011
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Aglow in the Dark: The Revolutionary Science of Biofluorescence
And bioluminescent creatures can also use species-specific light shows to attract mates. In the ocean's depths animals have evolved to employ bioluminescence in strange and mysterious ways. The female anglerfish, for example, is a ...
Vincent Pieribone, David F. Gruber, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANGLERFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anglerfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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"Girls Und Panzer" Goes Nautical to Promote Maritime Safety
The posters feature Miho Nishizumi of the Anglerfish Team and Anzu Kadotani of the Turtle Team dressed as members of the Japan Coast ... «Crunchyroll News, Jul 15»
2
Celebrities should slouch into dark corners
Because Moxie was prone to slouching and staring at the floor, the light hit her face about as often as it does an anglerfish, so Mitzi layered on ... «Boston Herald, Jul 15»
3
'Fire Works' kindled by life
These bioluminescent marine species including fishes like anglerfish, lantern fish, flashlight fish and many other deep-sea inhabitants. Certain ... «nation.lk - The Nation Newspaper, Jul 15»
4
Iman Shumpert looks like an anglerfish now
The offseason can be a wild time for some NBA players. Iman Shumpert, on the other hand, is happy chilling outside with the latest hairstyle OH ... «SB Nation, Jul 15»
5
Creatures of the deep revealed to youngsters
"The kids did a cute activity where they glued together an anglerfish. The program was a good way to keep the kids engaged and learning over ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
6
The Best Drunken Snack of Your Life Is Served in a Black Plastic Bag
A bright light jutted out of his cart like an anglerfish's glowing lure, attracting a steady stream of Indonesian customers. Most outsiders disregard ... «Munchies_ Food by VICE, Jun 15»
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Don't go in the water: six fishy reasons why humans should steer …
With a protruding jaw, terrifying long teeth and a luring light attached to their foreheads, deep-sea anglerfish win the most terrifying fish award ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
8
Holden students turn to the sea for latest project
... the auditorium to hear the fun facts the students had found from creatures such as the great white shark, sea otters and even anglerfish. «Warwick Beacon, Jun 15»
9
The ornate history of embroidery
Much is devoted to sea life, with elaborate relief decorative works, such as Kumakichi Shioya's “Octopus” (1848) and Teruta Kase's “Anglerfish” ... «The Japan Times, Jun 15»
10
Take the Field with a "Girls und Panzer" figma Tank from Max Factory
D" tank driven by the Anglerfish Team of TV anime GIRLS und PANZER. ... big enough to carry the figma toys of the girls of the Anglerfish Team. «Crunchyroll News, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Anglerfish [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/anglerfish>. Apr 2024 ».
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