monkfish

noun

monk·fish ˈməŋk-ˌfish

: either of two goosefishes (Lophius americanus of America and L. piscatorius of Europe) used for food

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An anglerfish, also known as monkfish, preys on a torpedo ray. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Dinner — monkfish salad, beef loin, and tocinillo de cielo, a flanlike dessert — was served on board, followed by a gin-spritz master class with Nacho Capín, the train’s mixologist. —

Jessica Vincent, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2024 That being said, some types of fish tend to have less tasty skin, including monkfish, skate, swordfish, and tuna, so the skin is almost always removed. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024 Landgraf's seasonal courses celebrate his Japanese heritage, including raw bluefin tuna with seaweed vinaigrette, pine nuts and caviar, monkfish with creamed burrata, and several fresh ceviches. —

Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for monkfish