goosefish
Americannoun
plural
goosefish,plural
goosefishesnoun
Etymology
Origin of goosefish
Example Sentences
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Gunners, sea mussel, goosefish, shark, skates, rays, tilefish, sea robins, black drums—all are waiting to be introduced to the U. S. fish knife.
From Time Magazine Archive
Since little is known about these parasites, all potential goosefish connoisseurs should not attempt dishes served less than medium rare.
From Time Magazine Archive
Called also fishing frog, frogfish, toadfish, goosefish, allmouth, monkfish, etc.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Webster, Noah
They sometimes call it a goosefish, because it attacks wild geese, but the right name is fishing-frog or angler.
From The Boy With the U. S. Fisheries by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis
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