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sculpin

scul·pin [ skúlpin ] (plural scul·pin or scul·pins)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. flat-headed fish: a fish, mostly bottom-dwelling, with a large flat head, large pectoral fins, and spines. Native to: North American coasts.  Family Cottidae.

2. scorpion fish: a scorpion fish with venomous spines, caught for food and for sport. Native to: southern California coast.  Latin name Scorpaena guttata.

[Late 17th century. Origin ?]
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