hornpout

/ˈhɔːrnˌpaʊt/
noun
  1. A type of small catfish with sharp spines on its fins, also called a horned pout or bullhead.
    • The hornpout is known for its whisker-like barbels and sharp dorsal spine.
    • Grandpa showed me how to hold a hornpout without getting stuck by its spines.
    • We caught a hornpout in the pond and carefully removed the hook from its mouth.
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