Sculpin

[skʌlpin]

Definition

(noun.) any of numerous spiny large-headed usually scaleless scorpaenoid fishes with broad mouths.

Typist: Wesley--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America.

(n.) A large cottoid market fish of California (Scorpaenichthys marmoratus); -- called also bighead, cabezon, scorpion, salpa.

(n.) The dragonet, or yellow sculpin, of Europe (Callionymus lura).

Typist: Paul

Definition

n. (slang) a mischief-making fellow: a name given to the Dragonet and also in the United States to various marine species of Cottus or Bull-head.—Also Skul′pin.

Editor: Oswald