devilfish

[dev-uhl-fish]

dev·il·fish

[dev-uhl-fish]
noun, plural (especially collectively) dev·il·fish, (especially referring to two or more kinds or species) dev·il·fish·es.

Origin:
1700–10; devil + fish
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Devilfish is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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devilfish (ˈdɛvəlˌfɪʃ)
 
n , pl -fish, -fishes
1.  another name for manta Also called: devil ray
2.  another name for octopus

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