scorpion fish

noun

: any of various scorpaenid fishes (especially genus Scorpaena)

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Fortunately, the menu matches the location; the eatery specializes in seafood, particularly local varieties such as rascasse (scorpion fish) and sea bream. Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2026 La Capannina is a tad touristy but makes delicious local specialties like linguine with scorpion fish. Alexander Lobrano, Town & Country, 2 June 2017

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First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scorpion fish was in 1661

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Medical Definition

scorpion fish

noun
: any of a family (Scorpaenidae) of marine spiny-finned fishes
especially : one having a venomous spine or spines on its dorsal fin

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