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Synonyms of monkfish

5 similar words

Another word for monkfish is toadfish. Other synonyms of monkfish are frogfish.

Synonyms and similar words for monkfish

nounAny large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the...

fishing frogAny fish of the genus Lophius.
frogfishAny fish of the genus Lophius.
sea devilAny fish of the genus Lophius.
sea frogAny fish of the genus Lophius.
toadfishAny fish of the genus Lophius.

Meaning of monkfish

noun Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.
noun An angel shark, of the genus Squatina.
noun A sea monk (“folkloric creature”).

Full definition of monkfish

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Questions about synonyms of monkfish

What is another word for monkfish?: Monkfish has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as toadfish and frogfish.
What does monkfish mean?: Monkfish means any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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