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monkfish Definition

monk·fish (muŋkfis̸h′)

noun pl. -·fish′, -·fish′·es

any of certain species of angler (sense ), esp. when used as food

monkfish Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • bake: Fish is definitely one of Vong's strengths, and their baked monkfish, Stg 13.75 was also excellent.
  • add: Bring the dressing to a low simmer, then add the sealed monkfish.
  • cook: The chicken was succulent, the monkfish nicely cooked and served with scrummy, buttery veg.
  • include: Call now to order an introductory box including monkfish, lemon sole, fresh scallops and some prime quality filets for just £ 39.95.

Adjective modifier

  • female: Female monkfish only begin to reach maturity around the age of seven years.
  • fried: Food and Wine Matches: With the main course of pan fried monkfish or baked sea bass.

Modifies a noun

  • filet: Add the monkfish filets and cook for 1 minute.
  • tail: Skin the monkfish tails and remove the filets, and filet the gurnard and John Dory.
  • quota: A joint effort by various sectors of the fishing industry has resulted in a probable increase in the monkfish quota for Area VII.
  • fishery: The fishing industry is now calling for an increase to allow for expansion of the monkfish fishery into deeper water.
  • stock: It is also significant that last year the scientists told us that monkfish stocks were dwindling.

Noun used with modifier

  • roast: Two of us plumped for roast monkfish, served with a spicy chorizo sausage on a stew of chickpeas, calamari and tomatoes.