barberfish

/ˈbɑrbərˌfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A species of fish in the family Monacanthidae, characterized by its unique appearance and ability to mimic a barber.

“The aquarium was filled with exotic fish, including a rare barberfish that had been imported from the Pacific.”

Synonyms

  • filefish
  • monacanthid

Antonyms

  • commonfish
  • standardfish