hogfish

noun

hog·​fish ˈhȯg-ˌfish How to pronounce hogfish (audio)
ˈhäg-
: a large West Indian and Florida wrasse (Lachnolaimus maximus) often used for food

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Like a chameleon, a hogfish can quickly change the color of its skin. — Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Aug. 2023 Annewater says to look for hogfish on catch-of-the-day menus. — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 30 May 2026 Pink shrimp, Bahamian conch ceviche, fried hogfish, and piña colada bread pudding taste like the Keys in edible form. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026 Closer to the state park, Buzzards Roost is another fresh seafood favorite fronting the water (ask for the hogfish, a favorite Keys catch, which may not be on the menu but is often available). — Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hogfish

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First Known Use

1734, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hogfish was in 1734

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