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Dogfish Definition & Meaning

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

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  • "fish and chips recipe dogfish"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does dogfish mean?
primitive long-bodied carnivorous freshwater fish with a very long dorsal fin; found in sluggish waters of North America any of several small sharks
What part of speech is dogfish?
Dogfish is a noun.
How many definitions does dogfish have?
Dogfish has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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