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lumpfish

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌmpfɪʃ/

Definition of lumpfish

noun (plural same or lumpfishes)

  • a North Atlantic lumpsucker, the roe of which is sometimes used as a substitute for caviar.
    • Cyclopterus lumpus, family Cyclopteridae

Origin:

early 17th century: from Middle Low German lumpen, Middle Dutch lompe + fish1

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