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Definition of lizardfish

lizardfish

/ˈlɪz.ɚd.fɪʃ/
liz · ard · fish
Plural:lizardfishes
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• noun

1

Any of various bottom-dwelling marine fishes primarily belonging to the family Synodontidae, characterized by a slender, cylindrical body, a flattened reptilian head, and a large mouth filled with sharp teeth.

Example

"While scuba diving near the coral reef, we spotted a well-camouflaged lizardfish resting motionless on the sandy bottom, waiting to ambush its prey."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'lizard' and 'fish', so named because its distinctively flattened head, slender body, and wide, toothy mouth strongly resemble those of a terrestrial lizard.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Lizardfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/lizardfish
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