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Definition of thornyhead

thornyhead

/ˈθɔːr.niˌhɛd/
thor · ny · head
Plural:thornyheads
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thornyhead Lexical Profile

• noun

1

North American A deep-sea marine fish of the genus Sebastolobus, native to the North Pacific Ocean, characterized by a large head covered in prominent, sharp spines and red coloration.

Example

"The shortspine thornyhead is a long-lived species often targeted by deep-water commercial fisheries along the Pacific coast."

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• Rhymes for thornyhead

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thorntree
thorny
thorny devil
thornyhead
thorough
thoroughbred
thoroughfare

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'thorny' and 'head', directly referencing the prominent, sharp spines found on the head of this genus of fish.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thornyhead. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thornyhead
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