cottonwick
/ˈkɑtənˌwɪk/
noun
- A type of fish found in warm Atlantic waters, also called the cottonwick grunt, known for its yellowish stripes and a dark spot near the tail.
- The cottonwick is a popular fish among local anglers.
- A school of cottonwick swam near the coral reef.
- We caught a cottonwick while fishing off the Florida coast.