1. a tropical marine fish with a boxy body covered in bony plates and horn-like projections
2. a marine mammal such as a manatee or dugong
Usage: regional

Examples

• The cowfish swam slowly through the coral reef.
• Children at the aquarium were fascinated by the colorful cowfish.
• The cowfish’s unique box-shaped body makes it easily recognizable.
• Divers often spot cowfish hiding among the rocks.
• Local fishermen sometimes call manatees cowfish.
• The cowfish’s horn-like projections help protect it from predators.