thornhead

/ˈθɔrnˌhɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A thorn-headed or thorny-headed fish, especially a type of Australian sea dragon, Phyllopteryx taeniolatus

“The scuba diver marveled at the sight of a thornhead swimming near the coral reef.”

Synonyms

  • sea dragon
  • thorny-headed fish

Antonyms

  • scaleless fish
  • smooth-headed fish