scorpionfish

noun

scorpionfish

noun

Etymology From scorpion + fish.

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.

Derived terms
false scorpionfish

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