1. a deep-sea fish with a large mouth and a luminous lure on its head used to attract prey

Examples

• The anglerfish uses its glowing lure to attract small fish in the dark ocean depths.
• Scientists discovered a new species of anglerfish in the Pacific Ocean.
• The female anglerfish is much larger than the tiny male.
• An anglerfish can unhinge its jaw to swallow prey larger than itself.
• The documentary showed how an anglerfish hunts in complete darkness.
• Marine biologists study anglerfish to understand deep-sea adaptations.