Definition

A type of fish found in the northern Atlantic Ocean, known for its greenish color and bumpy body covered with small nodules. It has a unique suction disk formed by its pelvic fins and is often used for its eggs, which are considered caviar.

Example

The lumpfish is often seen clinging to rocks in cold waters.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a lumpfish?

Yeah, I read that they have those funny-looking bodies with nodules.

Exactly! I think they're quite unique compared to other fish.

Totally! Plus, I heard their eggs are considered a type of caviar.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'lumpfish' is formed from 'lump' (from Middle English 'lumpe', meaning a lump or mass) and 'fish' (from Old English 'fisc', meaning a fish). The term describes a type of fish that has a lump-like appearance due to its body shape.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'lump' as a mass and 'fish' as the creature it describes — a lumpfish is a fish that looks like a lump.

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