devilfish
- noun
- /ˈdɛvəlˌfɪʃ/
- Archaic
- The devilfish is known for its striking appearance.
Examples
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The devilfish is often spotted hunting in pods along the Alaskan coast.
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The documentary featured rare footage of a devilfish breaching the water's surface.
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Early sailors called the orca a devilfish because of its fearsome reputation.
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Many people are fascinated by the devilfish in documentaries.
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The devilfish is known for its striking intelligence and complex social structures.
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Sighting a devilfish in the northern Pacific is a rare and exhilarating experience.
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Marine biologists study the devilfish to better understand the behaviors of orcas.
Synonyms
A large black and white whale with sharp teeth that hunts other animals
A large black and white whale with teeth that hunts other sea animals
A large black-and-white whale with teeth and a tall fin that hunts in groups
A large black-and-white whale that hunts other sea animals like seals and fish
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Devilfish puts together devil ('dangerous or fearsome') and fish ('sea animal'). Early sailors used the name for the killer whale because of its dark, fearsome look and hunting power, so the old name stuck for the orca.