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Definition of Lionfish
1. Noun. Brightly striped fish of the tropical Pacific having elongated spiny fins.
Definition of Lionfish
1. Noun. Any of the venomous fish of the ''Pterois'' or ''Scorpaenidae'' family, notable for their long and separated spines ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Lionfish
1. a tropical fish [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lionfish
Literary usage of Lionfish
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Natural Emirates: Wildlife and Environment of the United Arab Emirates by Peter Vine (1996)
"SCORPAENIDAE SCORPION OR lionfish lionfish like shaded areas and caves, ...
Pterois miles, Indian lionfish; Pterois russelli, Russell's lionfish; ..."
2. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of ChangeTechnolo (1992)
"This could prove a painful mistake, because lionfish venom is especially potent.
Other fishes similarly armed with venomous fin-spines include: the spiny ..."
3. Jordan by Jack Altman (2000)
"Other hazards to watch out for are the black and white lionfish with a mane of
poisonous spines all around their heads, and stinging jellyfish that ..."
4. Best Dives of the Western Hemisphere by Joyce Huber (1999)
"... turtles, occasional lionfish, morays, frogfish and leaf scorpionfish live here.
This is Kauai's most visited dive site. Depth 40- 65 ft. No current. ..."
5. Puerto Rico by Kurt Pitzer, Tara Stevens (2001)
"Queen angels, parrotfish, lionfish and squirrelfish are common on offshore reefs,
and regular underwater visitors will also be treated to squid, octopus, ..."
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