jewelfish

/dʒuːˈɛlfɪʃ/ (JOO-el-fish)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of deep-sea fish that can produce a chemical that attracts other fish, often used as bait.

“The fisherman used a jewelfish to lure in a large catch.”

Synonyms

  • baitfish
  • lurefish

Antonyms

  • decoy
  • deterrent