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lizardfish

lizardfish

1 9.4
A fish that lives in warm seas with a head like a lizard and a large mouth
  • noun
  • /ˈlɪzərdˌfɪʃ/
translation icon : pez lagarto
  • The lizardfish is known for its unique appearance.

Examples

  • Divers spotted a camouflaged lizardfish among the coral reefs.

  • Many lizardfish species are masters of disguise in their marine environments.

  • The lizardfish rests on the sandy seabed, waiting to ambush passing prey.

  • Have you ever seen a lizardfish in the ocean?

  • The chef prepared a delicious meal using fresh lizardfish caught that morning.

  • As we snorkeled in the warm waters, we spotted a colorful lizardfish camouflaged among the coral.

  • The aquarium had a display featuring various tropical fish, including the fascinating lizardfish.

Synonyms

snakefish
vslizardfish
1 8.4

A tropical fish with a long body and a lizard-like head

is the same name often written with a hyphen
snake-fish
vslizardfish
8.2

A tropical fish with a long head and a big mouth

is the same name written without a hyphen

Surface Forms

lizardfish singular
lizardfishes plural

Morphology

lizardfish = lizard + fish (transparent) = lizard + fish

A straightforward compound: a type of fish described as lizard-like, so meaning is directly inferred from 'lizard' + 'fish'.

Etymology

Lizardfish is simply lizard + fish, named because this sea creature has a 'lizard-like' head and a large mouth. So the name tells you it is a fish that looks like a lizard.