alpeen

/ælpin/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete word for a type of fish, especially a deep-sea fish

“The deep-sea diver was fascinated by the strange alpeen he spotted in the dark waters.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling an alpeen

“The deep-sea fisherman had a keen eye for spotting alpeen-like creatures in the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • abyssal fish
  • deep-sea fish

Antonyms

  • freshwater fish
  • shallow-water fish