TOADFISH

n.

3 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

Any marine fish of the genus Batrachus, having a large, thick head and a wide mouth, and bearing some resemblance to a toad. The American species (Batrachus tau) is very common in shallow water. Called also oyster fish, and sapo.

2.
n.

The angler.

3.
n.

A swellfish.


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