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forkbeard

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A European fish (Raniceps raninus), having a large flat head.

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Synonyms: tadpole fish

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The European forked hake or hake's-dame (Phycis blennoides).

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Another species of hake, Phycis phycis

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History

Etymology

From fork + beard.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Basque: lotxa beltz — A European fish (Raniceps raninus)
  • Bulgarian: големоока михалца (golemooka mihalca) — A European fish (Raniceps raninus)
  • Basque: lohitako lotxa — the European forked hake (Phycis blennoides)
  • Catalan: mòllera de fang — the European forked hake (Phycis blennoides)
  • Galician: bertorella — the European forked hake (Phycis blennoides)
  • Spanish: brótola de fango — the European forked hake (Phycis blennoides)