monkfish
Americannoun
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monkfish,
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monkfishes
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noun
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Also called (US): goosefish. any of various anglers of the genus Lophius
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another name for the angel shark
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of monkfish
1600–10; monk + fish, apparently alluding to its remote sea-bottom habitat
Example Sentences
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More and more takeaways are now offering alternative fish species, such as hake, pollock, and monkfish, as lower-priced options.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026
Fishermen have grown used to choking quotas on cod catch and have moved on to other species, said Terry Alexander, a longtime fishermen from Harpswell, Maine, who targets haddock and monkfish these days.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 5, 2023
To accentuate the flavor of the monkfish, Shetty adds Thai fish sauce to the pool.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 5, 2022
The sharpness of sumac and lemon against the smokiness and spice of paprika and chile in this dish work really well in a number of dishes, but especially with a hearty fish like monkfish.
From Salon ● Mar. 5, 2022
They began with a broth of crab and monkfish, and cold egg lime soup as well.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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