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dogfish

 

[ หˆdษ”gหŒfษชสƒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine biology

Dogfish refers to a type of small shark, particularly those belonging to the family Squalidae. They are often found in shallow waters and are known for their long, slender bodies and sharp teeth. Dogfish are primarily carnivorous, feeding on fish and other marine organisms. In some regions, they are also caught for their flesh, which is used in various culinary dishes. Common species include the spiny dogfish and the bullhead dogfish.

Synonyms

Squalus, shark, spiny dogfish

Examples of usage

  • The fisherman caught a large dogfish off the coast.
  • Dogfish are sold in many seafood markets.
  • Researchers study dogfish to understand their behavior.
  • The spiny dogfish is known for its distinctive spines.

Translations

Translations of the word "dogfish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dogfish

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅ‰เค—เคซเคฟเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hundsfisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ikan anjing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฑะฐั‡ะฐ ั€ะธะฑะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pies rybny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒƒใ‚ฐใƒ•ใ‚ฃใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chien de mer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perro de mar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรถpek balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐœ๋ฌผ๊ณ ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู…ูƒุฉ ุงู„ูƒู„ุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pes ryba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pes ryba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹—้ฑผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pes ribja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hundasรญld

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั‚ ะฑะฐะปั‹า“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒแƒฆแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ—แƒ”แƒ•แƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ it balฤฑฤŸฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perro de mar

Word origin

The term 'dogfish' has its origins in the 15th century. It is believed to have come from the Old English word 'docga', which referred to a type of dog. The name was likely given to these fish due to their aggressive nature and their resemblance in size and shape to a small dog. The 'fish' part of the term clearly denotes its aquatic nature. The association with dogs may also stem from the way dogfish hunt in packs, much like a hunting dog. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various species within the Squalidae family, with the spiny dogfish becoming particularly well-known in commercial fisheries. As such, dogfish have become an important species in both ecological studies and economic activities in coastal regions.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,873, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.