| sculpin | <zoology> Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America. A large cottoid market fish of California (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus); called also bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa. The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe (Callionymus lura). The name is also applied to other related California species. Deep-water sculpin, the sea raven. Origin: Written also skulpin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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