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PRONUNCIATION OF HOGFISH

hogfish  [ˈhɒɡˌfɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOGFISH

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Hogfish 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 HOGFISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hogfish

Hogfish

Lachnolaimus maximus, the hogfish, is a species of wrasse native to the western Atlantic Ocean, with a range from Nova Scotia, Canada to northern South America, including the Gulf of Mexico. This species occurs around reefs, especially preferring areas with plentiful gorgonians. This species is currently the only known member of its genus.

Definition of hogfish in the English dictionary

The definition of hogfish in the dictionary is a wrasse, Lachnolaimus maximus, that occurs in the Atlantic off the SE coast of North America. The head of the male resembles a pig's snout.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOGFISH


blowfish
ˈbləʊˌfɪʃ
catfish
ˈkætˌfɪʃ
crawfish
ˈkrɔːˌfɪʃ
crayfish
ˈkreɪˌfɪʃ
dealfish
ˈdiːlˌfɪʃ
dogfish
ˈdɒɡˌfɪʃ
flatfish
ˈflætˌfɪʃ
frogfish
ˈfrɒɡˌfɪʃ
goldfish
ˈɡəʊldˌfɪʃ
hagfish
ˈhæɡˌfɪʃ
jellyfish
ˈdʒɛlɪˌfɪʃ
pigfish
ˈpɪɡˌfɪʃ
sailfish
ˈseɪlˌfɪʃ
shellfish
ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ
starfish
ˈstɑːˌfɪʃ
stockfish
ˈstɒkˌfɪʃ
sunfish
ˈsʌnˌfɪʃ
swordfish
ˈsɔːdˌfɪʃ
triggerfish
ˈtrɪɡəˌfɪʃ
whitefish
ˈwaɪtˌfɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOGFISH

hog mane
hog peanut
hog-ward
hog´s back
hog´s fennel
hogan
Hogarth
Hogarthian
hogback
hogen
hogg
hogged
hogger
hoggerel
hoggery
hogget
hoggin
hogging
hogging moment
hoggish

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOGFISH

baitfish
big fish
clingfish
drink like a fish
finfish
fish
flowerhorn fish
flying fish
giant pigfish
greater spotted dogfish
kingfish
lesser spotted dogfish
lungfish
oafish
Queensland lungfish
river fish
selfish
unselfish
yellowtail kingfish
zebrafish

Synonyms and antonyms of hogfish in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «hogfish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOGFISH

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

Translator English - Chinese

猪隆头鱼
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hogfish
570 millions of speakers

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hogfish
510 millions of speakers

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hogfish
380 millions of speakers
ar

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hogfish
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Hogfish
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

peixe-porco
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hogfish
260 millions of speakers

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hogfish
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hogfish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

hogfish
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

hogfish
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

hogfish
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hogfish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hogfish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hogfish
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हॉगफिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

lipsoz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Hogfish
65 millions of speakers

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Hogfish
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Hogfish
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

hogfish
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

hogfish
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hogfish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hogfish
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hogfish
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hogfish

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOGFISH»

The term «hogfish» is normally little used and occupies the 111.770 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOGFISH» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOGFISH»

Discover the use of hogfish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hogfish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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A Guide to the Common Sea Fishes of Southern Africa
Bodianus perditio (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) Common names SA - goldsaddle hogfish. Elsewhere - goldenspot pigfish [Smith 220 10] IDENTIFYING FEATURES COLOUR, SHAPE AND SIZE This is one of the most robust members of the wrasse ...
Rudy Van der Elst, Peter Borchert, 1993
2
Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies
Spanish hogfish (Bodianus rufus) Hogfish are colorful wrasses with a funny name . Young Spanish hogfish are known to clean other fish. As the fish matures, depending on the locality of capture, the coloration changes and red becomes more ...
Gregory Skomal, PhD, 2011
3
Reef Fishes & Corals: East Coast of Southern Africa
East Coast of Southern Africa Dennis King. Damselfishes • Wrassesl Hogfishes Blue pete Goldsaddle hogfish Tumcoat hogfish (adult) Tumcoat hogfish (juvenile) Saddleback hogfish (adult) Saddleback hogfish (juvenile) Diana's hogfish ...
Dennis King, 1996
4
AARP Florida 2012
INEXPENSIVE Hogfish Bar & Grill ☆ SEAFOOD A ramshackle, rough-and-tumble seafood bar and grill on Safe Harbor in “downtown” Stock Island (there's no town, just fisheries, boats, and artists and craftsmen working out of shacks), Hogfish ...
Frommer's, 2012
5
Frommer's South Florida: With the Best of Miami and the Keys
Key West pink shrimp are aplenty here, so peel and eat is another popular pastime while you're waiting for your hogfish. The fried rock lobster bites are another excellent way to bide your time here. If you're here for breakfast, try the fried ...
Lesley Abravanel, 2012
6
Frommer's Florida
INEXPENSIVE Hogfish Bar & Grill SEAFOOD A ramshackle, rough-and-tumble seafood bar and grill on Safe Harbor in “downtown” Stock Island (there's no town, just fisheries, boats, and artists and craftsmen working out of shacks), Hogfish is ...
Lesley Abravanel, 2012
7
Simple Student Ministry: A Clear Process for Strategic Youth ...
The hogfish is a fish that lives in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida and throughout the Caribbean. Many fishermen and seafood connoisseurs alike would argue that the hogfish could quite possibly be one of the ...
Eric Geiger, Jeff Borton, 2009
8
The Everything Tropical Fish Book
Spanish Hogfish Bodianus rufus Origin: Western Atlantic Size: 8 inches Food: Omnivorous Tank Level: All levels The Spanish hogfish is part of the wrasse family. Depending on where they come from, their coloration may vary. But as they ...
Carlo Devito, Gregory Skomal, 2000
9
Baseline Studies of Biodiversity: The Fish Resources of ...
8631). Diana's hogfish, (M), Ref. 8631. Max. 25 cm SL. Bali. Splitlevel hogfish, Black-belt hogfish, (M), Ref. 559. Max. 20 cm. Flores (Ref. 8631). Floral wrasse, ( M), Ref. 2334. Max. 36 cm SL. Redbreasted wrasse, (M), Ref. 1602. Max. 40 cm SL.
Daniel Pauly, Purwito Martosubroto, 1996
10
A Guide to the Coral Reefs of the Caribbean
Spanish hogfish Bod/anus rufus The wrasse family is a very diverse group of fish. The purple and golden-yellow Spanish hogfish is one of the most attractive. The juveniles act as cleaner fishes, picking parasites off other fish. At about 15 ...
Mark Spalding, Gillian Bunting, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOGFISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hogfish is used in the context of the following news items.
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Area fishing report | News & Observer News & Observer
Ocean pier fishing is slow, but some croaker, spot, flounder, big hogfish, blue fish and Spanish marckeral are being found. Freshwater. «News & Observer, Jul 15»
2
VPO Press Release - Bring Your Sunscreen And Your Appetite For …
Whether it is a buttery hogfish sandwich or a smoky, bacon-filled, grilled oyster dish, Curtis is going to eat, explore and share some of the best ... «Virtual Press Office, Jul 15»
3
More authority sought to close snapper fisheries in proposed fishery …
... the other snappers complex, gray triggerfish, wreckfish (recreational sector), Atlantic spadefish, hogfish, red porgy, the other porgies complex, ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
4
Report: Ciguatera cases higher than records indicate | KeysNews.com
... most common carrier of ciguatera, but reports have come from consumption of grouper, snapper, mackerel, hogfish and amberjack as well. «KeysNews.com, Jul 15»
5
Red snapper season finishes big and strong
They had king mackerel, mingo, black snapper, red snapper, white snapper, amberine, a few Key West porgey and a hogfish. A hogfish looks ... «Destin Log, Jul 15»
6
Recreation Calendar lists upcoming events
Eligible species and their cash prizes include gag grouper ($2,000), red grouper ($1,000), hogfish ($1,500), mangrove snapper ($1,000), ... «Bradenton Herald, Jul 15»
7
Invasive lionfish being targeted during Sarasota derby
“Lionfish are one of the best eating fish. They taste a lot like hogfish.” Here's the best part: “You can't mess it up. Cook it any way. You can fry it, ... «WFLA, Jul 15»
8
Fish On: Summer Lionfish Derbies
Hopefully, with enough public awareness, especially for the fact that the fish is actually really good to eat (tastes a lot like hogfish), the push for lionfish to make it ... «Palm Beach, Jul 15»
9
Underwater Wakulla- July 9, 2015
Members of the crew were amazed when I came up with a large grouper and several hogfish using a simple pole spear. I explained that it had ... «Thewakullanews, Jul 15»
10
Tropical Reef Fish Causes Illness in More People Than Previously …
But the data indicate that in Florida, grouper, amberjack, hogfish, snapper, mackerel, and mahi mahi harvested in tropical and subtropical areas ... «TheFishSite.com, Jul 15»

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