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spiny-finned fish vs angler fish

angler fish vs spiny-finned fish

spiny-finned fish and angler fish both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spiny-finned fish Yes No No No
angler fish Yes No No No
As nouns, angler fish is a hyponym of spiny-finned fish; that is, angler fish is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than spiny-finned fish:
  • spiny-finned fish: a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays
  • angler fish: fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
spiny-finned fish (noun) angler fish (noun)
a teleost fish with fins that are supported by sharp inflexible rays fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey
Difference between spiny-finned fish and angler fish

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