lumpfish
noun
lump·fish
ˈləmp-ˌfish 
: a northern Atlantic usually greenish fish (Cyclopterus lumpus of the family Cyclopteridae) having rows of nodules on the body and eggs used as a caviar
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New York Times, 19 July 2022
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—New York Times, 10 May 2021
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New York Times, 19 July 2022
The researchers plan on testing a smaller and lighter version in the Icelandic lumpfish fishery soon.
—New York Times, 10 May 2021
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“Lumpfish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lumpfish. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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