Definition of monkfish in English:

monkfish

nounPlural monkfishes ˈmʌŋkfɪʃˈməŋkˌfɪʃ

1A bottom-dwelling anglerfish of European waters.
鮟鱇
Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae
Example sentencesExamples
- Deep-water species such as the monkfish and the orange roughy are at risk, as it can take decades before a fish is old enough to breed.
- An albino monkfish was also landed and while this is rare in itself and even more unique feature of this fish is the fact that it had no eyes.
- There was a time when anglers went to Tralee Bay just to catch the true monkfish.
- Additionally from Wednesday last Ireland's fishing industry was ordered to stop fishing for monkfish, prawns, white pollack and megrims as the country's quota for the current year had already been reached.
- He was head-hunted for the British team from his job trawling for prawns and monkfish in the North Sea.
2
see angel shark
Example sentencesExamples
- Anglers are wrongly referred to as monkfish by fishmongers, though monkfish are in fact angel sharks.
- Mr Flannery told the Marine Times that fish such as the true monkfish or angelshark and some species of rays have been rapidly declining in numbers, in the bay, in recent years.
3mass noun The monkfish or angel shark as food.
（食用的）鮟鱇；扁鲨
Example sentencesExamples
- For the main course I had the aromatic steamed monkfish with basmati rice, sautéed crisp vegetables and black bean sauce for €30.
- There were dozens of steaks, chicken, duck and pork dishes on offer as well as a large seafood selection, which included grilled scallops, monkfish and rainbow trout.
- Try the roast monkfish with spiced beurre blanc and aubergine.
- I use either monkfish or sea bass for this dish, depending upon which is seasonal and better value on the day.
- The menu includes Mediterranean risotto of goat's cheese, sun-blush tomatoes and rocket and Thai monkfish and prawn kebabs marinated in lime and coriander.

Origin

Late 16th century: from monk and fish¹ (from the supposed resemblance of the head of the fish to that of a cowled monk).

Definition of monkfish in US English:

monkfish

nounˈməŋkˌfɪʃˈməNGkˌfiSH

1A bottom-dwelling anglerfish of European waters.
鮟鱇
Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae
Example sentencesExamples
- Additionally from Wednesday last Ireland's fishing industry was ordered to stop fishing for monkfish, prawns, white pollack and megrims as the country's quota for the current year had already been reached.
- There was a time when anglers went to Tralee Bay just to catch the true monkfish.
- He was head-hunted for the British team from his job trawling for prawns and monkfish in the North Sea.
- Deep-water species such as the monkfish and the orange roughy are at risk, as it can take decades before a fish is old enough to breed.
- An albino monkfish was also landed and while this is rare in itself and even more unique feature of this fish is the fact that it had no eyes.
1. 1.1 Monkfish as food.
  鮟鱇
  Example sentencesExamples
  I had the monkfish wrapped in Parma ham which was a mouth-watering sensation.
  For a main course, pan-fried monkfish with wild mushrooms and crayfish butter sauce is paired with an Australian Pinot Noir.
  Season the monkfish and squid with salt and pepper and cook for two minutes in the same pan.
  In the nourishing-winter-stew category, my favorite dish was a mass of oxtail sandwiched among layers of ravioli skins, with two pieces of seared monkfish on top.
  Daily specials include the likes of Dover sole, sea bass and monkfish and there's a healthy feel about the whole menu.
2. 1.2
  another term for goosefish, especially when referring to monkfish as food

Origin

Late 16th century: from monk and fish (from the supposed resemblance of the head of the fish to that of a cowled monk).

单词	monkfish
释义	Definition of monkfish in English: monkfish nounPlural monkfishes ˈmʌŋkfɪʃˈməŋkˌfɪʃ 1A bottom-dwelling anglerfish of European waters. 鮟鱇 Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae Example sentencesExamples Deep-water species such as the monkfish and the orange roughy are at risk, as it can take decades before a fish is old enough to breed. An albino monkfish was also landed and while this is rare in itself and even more unique feature of this fish is the fact that it had no eyes. There was a time when anglers went to Tralee Bay just to catch the true monkfish. Additionally from Wednesday last Ireland's fishing industry was ordered to stop fishing for monkfish, prawns, white pollack and megrims as the country's quota for the current year had already been reached. He was head-hunted for the British team from his job trawling for prawns and monkfish in the North Sea. 2 see angel shark Example sentencesExamples Anglers are wrongly referred to as monkfish by fishmongers, though monkfish are in fact angel sharks. Mr Flannery told the Marine Times that fish such as the true monkfish or angelshark and some species of rays have been rapidly declining in numbers, in the bay, in recent years. 3mass noun The monkfish or angel shark as food. （食用的）鮟鱇；扁鲨 Example sentencesExamples For the main course I had the aromatic steamed monkfish with basmati rice, sautéed crisp vegetables and black bean sauce for €30. There were dozens of steaks, chicken, duck and pork dishes on offer as well as a large seafood selection, which included grilled scallops, monkfish and rainbow trout. Try the roast monkfish with spiced beurre blanc and aubergine. I use either monkfish or sea bass for this dish, depending upon which is seasonal and better value on the day. The menu includes Mediterranean risotto of goat's cheese, sun-blush tomatoes and rocket and Thai monkfish and prawn kebabs marinated in lime and coriander. Origin Late 16th century: from monk and fish¹ (from the supposed resemblance of the head of the fish to that of a cowled monk). Definition of monkfish in US English: monkfish nounˈməŋkˌfɪʃˈməNGkˌfiSH 1A bottom-dwelling anglerfish of European waters. 鮟鱇 Lophius piscatorius, family Lophiidae Example sentencesExamples Additionally from Wednesday last Ireland's fishing industry was ordered to stop fishing for monkfish, prawns, white pollack and megrims as the country's quota for the current year had already been reached. There was a time when anglers went to Tralee Bay just to catch the true monkfish. He was head-hunted for the British team from his job trawling for prawns and monkfish in the North Sea. Deep-water species such as the monkfish and the orange roughy are at risk, as it can take decades before a fish is old enough to breed. An albino monkfish was also landed and while this is rare in itself and even more unique feature of this fish is the fact that it had no eyes. 1.1 Monkfish as food. 鮟鱇 Example sentencesExamples I had the monkfish wrapped in Parma ham which was a mouth-watering sensation. For a main course, pan-fried monkfish with wild mushrooms and crayfish butter sauce is paired with an Australian Pinot Noir. Season the monkfish and squid with salt and pepper and cook for two minutes in the same pan. In the nourishing-winter-stew category, my favorite dish was a mass of oxtail sandwiched among layers of ravioli skins, with two pieces of seared monkfish on top. Daily specials include the likes of Dover sole, sea bass and monkfish and there's a healthy feel about the whole menu. 1.2 another term for goosefish, especially when referring to monkfish as food Origin Late 16th century: from monk and fish (from the supposed resemblance of the head of the fish to that of a cowled monk).
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