cowfish

noun

cow·fish | \ˈkau̇-ˌfish

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Definition of cowfish

1 : any of various small bright-colored bony fishes (family Ostraciidae) with hornlike projections over the eyes

2 : dolphin sense 1a(1)

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Cowfish is seeking applicants who have restaurant experience and are 16 or older. — Kelly Poe, AL.com, "Cowfish at the Summit aims to hire 135 Wednesday through Saturday," 5 July 2017

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