Dogfish Definition

dogfish
noun
  1. primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America
  2. any of several small sharks

"Dogfish" in song lyrics

See how dogfish is used in real songs:

  • "fish and chips recipe dogfish"
    AOL — AOL

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