goosefish

[ goos-fish ]

noun

, plural (especially collectively) goose·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) goose·fish·es.

1. angler ( def 3 ).

goosefish

/ ˈɡuːsˌfɪʃ /

noun

1. another name for monkfish

Word History and Origins

Origin of goosefish¹

An Americanism dating back to 1800–10; goose + fish

Example Sentences

Monkfish, also called goosefish, are subject of a major East Coast fishery.

From Washington Times

Monkfish, also known as goosefish, are predatory fish that camouflage themselves on the ocean bottom and can grow to be about 5 feet long.

From Seattle Times

Called also fishing frog, frogfish, toadfish, goosefish, allmouth, monkfish, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

They sometimes call it a goosefish, because it attacks wild geese, but the right name is fishing-frog or angler.

From Project Gutenberg