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monkfish

/ˈmʌŋkfɪʃ/

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noun

Lotte, baudroie

Any large bottom-dwelling anglerfish of the genus Lophius, such as Lophius piscatorius, of the Atlantic, having a large head and mouth.

Examples :

"The restaurant served grilled monkfish, a surprisingly tasty fish with a firm texture, despite its large head and bottom-dwelling habits. "

Le restaurant a servi de la lotte grillée, un poisson étonnamment savoureux à la texture ferme, malgré sa grosse tête et ses habitudes de vie sur le fond marin.

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noun

Raies-anges du genre Squatina

Angel sharks of the genus Squatina.

Examples :

"While often referred to as a fish, the monkfish is actually a type of shark belonging to the Squatina genus, also known as angel sharks. "

Bien qu'il soit souvent désigné comme un poisson, la raie-ange est en fait un type de requin appartenant au genre Squatina, également connu sous le nom de raies-anges.