draffish

/ˈdrɑːfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bottom-dwelling marine fish, especially a catadromous fish that spawns in freshwater or brackish water and migrates to saltwater.

“The research team studied the draffish population in the estuary.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of draffish or their habits.

“The draffish-like behavior of the fish in the aquarium was fascinating.”

Synonyms

  • bottom-dwelling fish
  • catadromous fish

Antonyms

  • anadromous fish
  • top-dwelling fish