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Devilfish n. (Zool.)

(a)

A huge ray (Manta birostris or Cephaloptera vampyrus) of the Gulf of Mexico and Southern Atlantic coasts. Several other related species take the same name. See Cephaloptera.

(b)

A large cephalopod, especially the very large species of Octopus and Architeuthis. See Octopus.

(c)

The gray whale of the Pacific coast. See Gray whale.

(d)

The goosefish or angler (Lophius), and other allied fishes. See Angler.

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Etymology of 'Devilfish'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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Words linked to "Devilfish" : octopus, genus Eschrichtius, family Mobulidae, Eschrichtius robustus, gray whale, grey whale, Eschrichtius, Mobula hypostoma, manta ray, Manta birostris, Atlantic manta, Eschrichtius gibbosus, octopod, manta, baleen whale