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Definition of stonefish

stonefish

/ˈstoʊn.fɪʃ/
stone · fish
Plural:stonefish
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• noun

1

A highly venomous marine fish of the family Synanceiidae, native to the shallow coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific, characterized by exceptional camouflage that makes it resemble an encrusted rock or stone on the sea floor.

Example

"The diver carefully avoided touching the reef, knowing that a camouflaged stonefish could deliver a fatal sting with its dorsal spines."

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• Rhymes for stonefish

• Nearby Words

stonecat
stonechat
stonecrop
stonefish
stoneroller
stool
stop sign

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound of 'stone' and 'fish', referring to the animal's highly effective camouflage that makes it indistinguishable from an encrusted rock or coral on the sea floor.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Stonefish. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/stonefish
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