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Frankenfish

Syllabification: (Fran·ken·fish)
Pronunciation: /ˈfraNGkənˌfiSH/

Definition of Frankenfish

noun

informal
  • 1a genetically modified fish.
  • 2the northern snakehead, so dubbed for its voracious appetite and ability to survive adverse conditions.

Origin:

from Franken(stein) and fish

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