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Definition of Sculpin

1. Noun. Any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths.

Definition of Sculpin

1. n. Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with several sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America.

Definition of Sculpin

1. Noun. A small fish of the family Cottidae, usually lacking scales. Often found on river bottoms and in tidal pools. ¹

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Definition of Sculpin

1. a freshwater fish [n -S]

Medical Definition of Sculpin

1. Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America. A large cottoid market fish of California (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus); called also bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa. The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe (Callionymus lura). The name is also applied to other related California species. Deep-water sculpin, the sea raven. Origin: Written also skulpin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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