scorpionfish
/ˈskɔrpiənˌfɪʃ/
noun
- A type of fish with sharp, venomous spines on its back and a large mouth. It lives in warm ocean waters and is often well-camouflaged.
- The scorpionfish hides among the coral, waiting to ambush small fish.
- We saw a colorful scorpionfish resting on the ocean floor during our snorkeling trip.
- Divers must be careful not to touch a scorpionfish because its spines are poisonous.