wolffish

noun
UK /ˈwʊl.fɪʃ/
US /ˈwʊl.fɪʃ/

A wolffish is a big fish with strong teeth that lives in cold ocean water.

The wolffish hid among the rocks at the bottom of the sea.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Any of several large, strong-toothed marine fishes of the family Anarhichadidae found in northern seas.

Scientists studied the wolffish's powerful jaws.

3. The flesh of this fish used as food.

The restaurant served grilled wolffish with lemon.

4. A person thought to be fierce or greedy like a wolf.

The old sailor was called a wolffish fellow by his crew.