Devilfish: meaning, definitions and examples
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devilfish
[ ˈdɛvəlfɪʃ ]
marine animal
A devilfish is a large, deep-sea octopus known for its aggressive behavior and ability to change colors to blend in with its surroundings. Devilfish are skilled hunters, using their tentacles to capture prey and their intelligence to outsmart their enemies.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The devilfish swiftly camouflaged itself against the coral reef.
- Scientists are studying the behavior of devilfish in their natural habitat.
- The devilfish's tentacles are lined with suction cups for gripping onto prey.
- The predator was no match for the devilfish's quick reflexes.
- Legend has it that sailors feared encountering a devilfish at sea.
Translations
Translations of the word "devilfish" in other languages:
🇵🇹 peixe-diabo
🇮🇳 शैतान मछली
🇩🇪 Teufelsfisch
🇮🇩 ikan setan
🇺🇦 диявольська риба
🇵🇱 diabelska ryba
🇯🇵 デビルフィッシュ
🇫🇷 poisson diable
🇪🇸 pez diablo
🇹🇷 şeytan balığı
🇰🇷 악마 물고기
🇸🇦 سمكة الشيطان
🇨🇿 ďábelská ryba
🇸🇰 diabolská ryba
🇨🇳 魔鬼鱼
🇸🇮 hudičeva riba
🇮🇸 djöflafiskur
🇰🇿 шайтан балық
🇬🇪 ეშმაკის თევზი
🇦🇿 şeytan balığı
🇲🇽 pez diablo
Word origin
The term 'devilfish' originated in the 16th century and was used to describe various marine animals, including octopuses and rays. It was believed that these creatures possessed supernatural powers and were often feared by sailors. Over time, the term became more specifically associated with the deep-sea octopus known for its mysterious and aggressive nature.