Dictionary

dogfish

noun dog·fish \-ˌfish\

Definition of DOGFISH

:  any of various usually small bottom-dwelling sharks (as of the families Squalidae, Carcharhinidae, and Scyliorhinidae) that often appear in schools near shore, prey chiefly on fish and invertebrates, and are a valuable food source
ADVERTISEMENT

First Known Use of DOGFISH

15th century
DOGFISH Defined for Kids

dogfish

noun dog·fish \ˈdg-ˌfish\

Definition of DOGFISH for Kids

:  a small shark often seen near shore
Medical Dictionary

dogfish

noun dog·fish \-ˌfish\

Medical Definition of DOGFISH

:  any of various small sharks (as of the families Squalidae, Carcharhinidae, and Scyliorhinidae) that often appear in schools near shore, prey chiefly on fish and invertebrates, and are a valuable food source

Browse

8 ENTRIES FOUND:
Next Word in the Dictionary: dog flowerPrevious Word in the Dictionary: dogfightAll Words Near: dogfish
ADVERTISEMENT
How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.
Test your vocab with our fun, fast game
Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears