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Scorpaenoid

Of or pertaining to the family Scorpaenidae, which includes the scorpene, the rosefish, the California rockfishes, and many other food fishes. [Written also scorpaenid.] See Illust. under Rockfish.

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Characterized by flatness of head, especially that produced by artificial means, as a certain tribe of American Indians.

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Poacher 76% connected

One who poaches; one who kills or catches game or fish contrary to law.

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Sea poker 76% connected

The lyrie.

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A small fish of the genus Liparis, having a ventral sucker. It lives among stones and seaweeds.

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