Meaning of hagfish in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhæɡˌfɪʃ/

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  1. Noun

    hagfish

    Etymology

    early 17th century: from hag+ fish

    Definitions

    1. eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles

    Examples

    • « feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies »

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