scorpionfish

Etymology

From scorpion + fish.

scorpionfish means any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 85 out of 100.

noun

Any of the family Scorpaenidae of mostly marine fish, including many of the world's most venomous species, the "sting" taking the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus.