monkfish
monkfish Lexical Profile
monkfish Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The edible, firm, and mildly sweet flesh of the monkfish, widely used in culinary dishes and frequently compared in texture and flavor to lobster.
"The chef prepared a delicious pan-roasted monkfish served with a brown butter and lemon sauce."
A large, bottom-dwelling marine fish of the anglerfish family (Lophiidae), native to the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean, characterized by a massive flattened head, a wide mouth, and a fleshy lure used to attract prey.
"The diver was startled to find a massive monkfish perfectly camouflaged against the rocky ocean floor."
• Rhymes for monkfish
• Nearby Words
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'monk' + 'fish', likely so named because the fish's large, broad head was thought to resemble a monk's cowl, or possibly because it was frequently eaten by monks.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.