hagfish
noun /'hæɡ,fɪʃ/
- Definition
- eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies
- Example
- The word 'hagfish' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
2
Consonants
5
Length
7