Synonyms for monkfish
ˈmʌŋkˌfɪʃmonk·fish

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1. monkfishnoun

   flesh of a large-headed anglerfish of the Atlantic waters of North America

   Synonyms:
   angel shark, anglerfish, angelfish, lotte, goosefish, allmouth, angler, angler fish

2. goosefish, angler, anglerfish, angler fish, monkfish, lotte, allmouth, Lophius Americanusnoun

   fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey

   Synonyms:
   angel shark, anglerfish, angelfish, lotte, goosefish, troller, allmouth, angler, angler fish

3. angel shark, angelfish, Squatina squatina, monkfishnoun

   sharks with broad flat bodies and winglike pectoral fins but that swim the way sharks do

   Synonyms:
   spadefish, angel shark, anglerfish, angelfish, lotte, goosefish, allmouth, angler, angler fish

Matched Categories

1. • Saltwater Fish
   • Shark
   • Spiny-finned Fish

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1. Ben Martens:

   When we talk about diversification, monkfish is one of the things, it’s a fishery that has opportunity for fishermen right now.