Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition


Frogfish

Frog′fishˊ

,
Noun.
(Zool.)
(a)
See
Angler
,
Noun.
, 2.
(b)
An oceanic fish of the genus
Antennarius
or
Pterophrynoides
; – called also mousefish and toadfish.

Webster 1828 Edition


Frogfish

FROG'FISH

,
Noun.
1.
An animal of surinam, which is said to change from a fish to a frog and then to a fish again. It is cartilaginous, and exquisite food.
2.
The Lophius, or fishing frog.