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catfish

cat·fish [ kát fìsh ] (plural cat·fish or cat·fish·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
fish with whiskers: a scaleless, usually freshwater fish with long whiskers barbels around its mouth that are sensitive to touch, taste, and smell. Order Siluriformes.

[< its barbels, likened to a cat's whiskers]
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