About The Word Toadfish
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Toadfish
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What's The Definition Of Toadfish?
[n] bottom-dwelling fish having scaleless slimy skin and a broad thick head with a wide mouth
Synonyms | Synonyms for Toadfish: Opsanus tau Related Terms | Find terms related to Toadfish: See Also | acanthopterygian | Batrachoididae | family Batrachoididae | oyster fish | oysterfish | spiny-finned fish Toadfish In Webster's Dictionary \Toad"fish`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
(a) Any marine fish of the genus {Batrachus}, having a large,
thick head and a wide mouth, and bearing some resemblance
to a toad. The American species ({Batrachus tau}) is very
common in shallow water. Called also {oyster fish}, and
{sapo}.
(b) The angler.
(c) A swellfish.
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