hornpout
/ˈhɔːrnˌpaʊt/
noun
- 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.