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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
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First Known Use of DOGFISH
15th century
Rhymes with DOGFISH
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DOGFISH Defined for Kids
dogfish
noun dog·fish \ˈdȯg-ˌfish\
Definition of DOGFISH for Kids
: a small shark often seen near shore
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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
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