headfish

/ˈhɛdfɪʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of tropical fish, specifically the head of a fish that has been cut off and preserved, often used as a decorative item in aquariums or as a food source.

“The aquarium featured a collection of colorful headfish, each one uniquely preserved.”

Synonyms

  • head
  • specimen
  • specimen fish

Antonyms

  • tail fish