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Definitions for dogfish
ˈdɔgˌfɪʃ, ˈdɒg-dog·fish
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Princeton's WordNet
bowfin, grindle, dogfish, Amia calvanoun
primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America
dogfishnoun
any of several small sharks
Wiktionary
dogfishnoun
Any of various small sharks, especially those from the families Scyliorhinidae, Dalatiidae and Squalidae.
dogfishnoun
The bowfin.
Etymology: From dog + fish.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Dogfishnoun
Another name for a shark.
Etymology: from dog and fish.
It is part of the jaw of a shark, or dogfish. John Woodward.
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dogfish
A dogfish is a small, abundant predatory shark known for hunting in packs or 'schools' that can be found in various parts of the world. These types of sharks belong to the family Squalidae and are characterized by their cylindrical bodies, two dorsal fins often with spines, lack of an anal fin, and rough skin. The most known species include the spiny dogfish and the smooth dogfish. They are often used for research studies as well as culinary purposes in certain countries.
Webster Dictionary
Dogfishnoun
a small shark, of many species, of the genera Mustelus, Scyllium, Spinax, etc
Dogfishnoun
the bowfin (Amia calva). See Bowfin
Dogfishnoun
the burbot of Lake Erie
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Dogfish
Sharks of the family Squalidae, also called dogfish sharks. They comprise at least eight genera and 44 species. Their LIVER is valued for its oil and its flesh is often made into fertilizer.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of dogfish in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of dogfish in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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