Lumpfish (Noun)
Meaning
Clumsy soft thick-bodied northern Atlantic fish with pelvic fins fused into a sucker; edible roe used for caviar.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The lumpfish is prized for its roe, which is used to make a less expensive caviar alternative.
- In northern waters lumpfish are caught accidentally in fishing nets and crab traps.
- Lumpfish are occasionally seen in seafood markets, usually with their livers and roe removed.
- The lumpfish's unusual sucker allows it to attach itself to rocks and other underwater surfaces.
- Some lumpfish are farmed for their roe, which is then sold as a sustainable caviar option.