boxfish

/ˈbɒksfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of pufferfish with a box-like appearance, typically found in tropical waters.

“The scuba diver saw a colorful boxfish swimming near the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • porcupinefish
  • pufferfish

Antonyms

  • eel
  • flatfish