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Definition of roosterfish

roosterfish

/ˈruːstɚˌfɪʃ/
roost · er · fish
Plural:roosterfish
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roosterfish Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, predatory marine game fish native to the warmer coastal waters of the Eastern Pacific Ocean, distinguished by a unique dorsal fin with long spines that flare out to resemble a rooster's comb.

Example

"During his deep-sea expedition off the coast of the Baja Peninsula, he was thrilled to finally catch and release a fifty-pound roosterfish."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a compound of 'rooster' and 'fish', named for the fish's highly distinctive dorsal fin which features long, rayed spines that flare out to resemble a rooster's comb.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Roosterfish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/roosterfish
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