Meaning of lumpfish in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈləmpˌfɪʃ/

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1. Noun

   lumpfish

   Etymology

   early 17th century: from Middle Low German lumpen, Middle Dutch lompe+ fish

   Definitions

   1. clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker

   Examples

   • « edible roe used for caviar »