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noun

Toadfish n. (Zool.)

(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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Words linked to "Toadfish" : spiny-finned fish, Batrachoididae, oysterfish, Opsanus tau, oyster-fish