Batfish Definition & Meaning

batfish
noun
  1. bottom-dweller of warm western Atlantic coastal waters having a flattened scaleless body that crawls about on fleshy pectoral and pelvic fins

"Batfish" in song lyrics

See how batfish is used in real songs:

  • "pinnatus batfish"
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